6-8 Grade Special Learning Center (SLC) Teacher
About The Position
The Special Learning Center (SLC) Teacher provides an educational program for students with learning disabilities who are seriously academically deficient in reading, mathematics, and/or language relative to their abilities. The program serves students whose behavioral, neurological, and/or emotional needs are so significant that satisfactory progress cannot be expected in a regular classroom with Resource Specialist assistance. Students assigned to the SLC designation must require special education for at least half of their school day. The teacher provides individualized instruction and assessment, supports appropriate mainstreaming opportunities, collaborates with staff and families, and fosters a suitable physical and psychological learning environment. The position is under the immediate direction of the site administrator, with staff assistance from the Director of Special Education and Program Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Teach reading, mathematics, and/or language to students with significant academic deficiencies.
- Provide frequent, intensive, individually planned small-group and/or individual instruction in areas of need identified through the IEPT process.
- Provide updated educational assessment information to the IEPT at least annually and participate in district placement meetings for assigned students.
- Work with assigned school staff to provide appropriate and beneficial mainstreaming opportunities for SDC students.
- Counsel staff members regarding remedial processes and challenges involved in instructing these students.
- Confer frequently with parents and professional staff about each student's progress.
- Provide an appropriate physical and psychological learning environment that establishes and reinforces acceptable behavior, attitudes, social skills, and self-image.
- Report enrollment, A.D.A., and other required statistical information to the Director of Special Education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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