SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Minidoka County School District•RUPERT, ID

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social, emotional, psychological growth and maturation. Provide a quality education necessary for students to be successful in life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Education from accredited college or university.
Valid Idaho State Teaching Certificate with appropriate special education endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate ability to use technology.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for students while meeting District #331 curriculum guidelines and state requirements.
Supervise instruction to better integrate students with special needs into regular and IEP programs.
Provide a positive and effective learning environment for all students, and assist in the referral of students to special programs.
Motivate/inspire all students, and clearly communicate expectations.
Assist students in gaining testable skills as measured on district and state tests, and provide reports as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, apply principles of learning, use teaching tools, techniques and resources, and manage class for the greatest potential for student achievement.
Plan, organize and implement lessons to provide instruction to meet the specific needs of all students and to allow for the development of individual students.
Prepare written lesson plans using Individual Education Plans (IEP) for the upcoming week which will be readily available for administrative review and use by substitute teachers.
Evaluate and counsel students regarding their individual and group performance, and provide feedback to students and parents.
Keep a permanent record of students attendance, daily assignments, test grades and semester grades.
Provide opportunities for individual student achievement.
Design and implement IEP’s to meet student needs.
Give students the opportunity to test their knowledge of learned skills.
Administer required academic testing to determine qualifications and needs of student.
Maintain contact with regular education teachers to monitor progress and needs of “inclusion students".
Establish and maintain guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline by following school-wide procedures and enforce disciplinary policy as established by the district and building administration.
Supervise students as needed.
Work to resolve student problems by referring students to counselor(s) and/or building administrators and work cooperatively toward mutually beneficial solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of all appropriate student information.
Cooperatively develop programs and classroom activities and make referrals for students with special needs in cooperation with special education personnel.
Remain with and supervises students in the classroom or other assigned areas during all times when responsible for or assigned to supervision of students.
Develop positive rapport and practice effective communications with students.
Strive to develop students’ fullest potential, promote positive self-image and motivate toward approved goals.
Attend and participate in faculty and departmental meetings, and in-service activities as required.
Relate positively with staff and peers and provide support as needed.
Share areas(s) of expertise with other teachers.
Be flexible.
Keep building administration informed of classroom activities and problems.
Work with other professionals to identify student needs and to solve learning, health and attitude problems.
Work with all school staff and support personnel.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and patrons in order to foster understanding and cooperation within the community and increase support for overall school objectives and programs.
Conduct self in a professional manner.
Keep parents informed of student progress and behavior.
Contact the parent(s) of any student who is failing at mid-term by telephone, personal visit or letter and hold parent conferences to encourage parental involvement.
Notify parents of rights and guidelines required to meet state and federal mandates.
Disseminate information to students and parents to explain unique program.
Teach and model ethical behavior and professionalism in the classroom.
Keep abreast of developments in education by taking classes, attending professional meetings and activities, reading professional publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
Demonstrate ability to use technology.
Maintain records and documentation as required by teaching responsibilities.
Demonstrate support for extracurricular activities by attending when possible.
Prepare and submit budgetary requests as necessary.
Use district materials and facilities responsibly.
Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials.
Follow established policies/procedures for the school and the district.
Post fire escape routes in each classroom and inform all students of the escape route(s).
Ensure classroom is free of safety hazards, and follow emergency procedures.
Perform duties as assigned within the Negotiated Contract between the MCEA and Board of Trustees of School District #331.
Adhere to the state teacher “Code of Ethics” and the teacher provisions of employment.