Self Contained Special Education Teacher

Sevier School District•Richfield, UT

23h

About The Position

Purpose: The Self Contained Special Education Teacher assumes professional responsibility for providing specialized learning experiences and supervision of students with disabilities in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the student, using approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each student. Essential Functions: The Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) shall perform all job functions and assume all responsibilities outlined in the Elementary Teacher or Secondary Teacher Job Description. The Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained) is an integral part of the total school program, and has specific additional professional responsibilities related to the certification held and professional position assigned and shall: Implement the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Provide an instructional program closely related to and coordinated with the regular program so that all students meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the student’s IEP, modifying methods and materials as needed. Maintain records indicating progress of the student in achieving the objectives of the IEP and assist with the evaluation and assessment of students. Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs. Monitor the implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objectives, communicating closely with members of the Child Study Team and with the Case Manger about the progress of the child. Communicate regularly with regular education teachers when a child is mainstreamed and assist with providing appropriate instruction and with modifying when needed instructional practices to accommodate the needs and learning styles of the child. Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school. Assist the student who is physically challenged with movement to participate in activities or with other physical needs, when necessary. Establish the schedule, role, responsibilities, and expectations for the paraprofessional assigned to assist the teacher. Assist the professional staff through individual consultation and/or staff development sessions with understanding the needs of exceptional students and with strategies and approaches in dealing with problems in learning, behavior, or adjustment. Submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal as required and requested. Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech. Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues. Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques. Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures. Seek assistance of the parents and the Principal when needed. Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect. Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the child in the school. Assess and diagnose the learning, social, and emotional needs and styles of students, using a variety of assessment techniques and data. 17. Plan and adjust the learning experiences accordingly, requesting advice and assistance from specialists when appropriate. Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of Individualized Education Plans for selected students assigned to the class. Employ a variety of methods for students to demonstrate learning and accomplishments.

Requirements

Hold a Utah Teaching certificate with appropriate special education endorsement(s) and other endorsements for the position held
Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children with exceptional needs.
Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the specialized certification area, including an understanding of the current rules and regulations regarding special education assessment and program requirements.
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, children with disabilities, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children with exceptional needs.

Responsibilities

Implement the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Provide an instructional program closely related to and coordinated with the regular program so that all students meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the student’s IEP, modifying methods and materials as needed.
Maintain records indicating progress of the student in achieving the objectives of the IEP and assist with the evaluation and assessment of students.
Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs.
Monitor the implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objectives, communicating closely with members of the Child Study Team and with the Case Manger about the progress of the child.
Communicate regularly with regular education teachers when a child is mainstreamed and assist with providing appropriate instruction and with modifying when needed instructional practices to accommodate the needs and learning styles of the child.
Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.
Assist the student who is physically challenged with movement to participate in activities or with other physical needs, when necessary.
Establish the schedule, role, responsibilities, and expectations for the paraprofessional assigned to assist the teacher.
Assist the professional staff through individual consultation and/or staff development sessions with understanding the needs of exceptional students and with strategies and approaches in dealing with problems in learning, behavior, or adjustment.
Submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal as required and requested.
Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures.
Seek assistance of the parents and the Principal when needed.
Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the child in the school.
Assess and diagnose the learning, social, and emotional needs and styles of students, using a variety of assessment techniques and data.
Plan and adjust the learning experiences accordingly, requesting advice and assistance from specialists when appropriate.
Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of Individualized Education Plans for selected students assigned to the class.
Employ a variety of methods for students to demonstrate learning and accomplishments.