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Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School District lists this Special Education Teacher opportunity in trafalgar, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education Teacher
Indian Creek Elementary School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Special Education Teacher. Interested candidates should complete the online application for consideration and review.
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation
802 South Indian Creek Drive | Trafalgar, IN (p) | (f) |
Qualifications:
Valid Indiana teaching license (Mild Intervention, Intense Intervention, Special Education), or a willingness to obtain
Bachelor's Degree (Special Education)
Reports To: Building Principal / Director of Special Education
Job Goal: To develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of identified students; evaluate and assess student progress for learning objectives; complete and follow IEP documentation.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop, revise and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
2. Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
3. Utilize various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
4. Progress monitor student learning and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
5. Communicate the requirements of each student's IEP in a manner that all staff involved with students understand their responsibilities.
6. Work collaboratively with other team members (Principal, Teachers, SPED Assistants, etc.) in developing instructional goals and strategies, as well as with developing appropriate instruction.
7. Coordinate the delivery of Special Education services in each student's IEP.
8. Create a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate resources to meet individual student needs, such as iPads, Chromebooks, etc.
9. Provide input to and assist with classroom management and discipline appropriate for each student's IEP.
10. Serve as the primary contact for the parent/guardian.
11. Provide direction, supervision and assist with evaluation of SPED Assistants, as directed.
12. Comply with School Board policy, as well as all state/federal rules and regulations.
13. Complete all district and state reporting requirements within required timeframes.
14. Maintain confidentiality for all students.
15. Utilize effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
16. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting organized conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
17. Serve as Teacher of Record and/or Teacher of Service.
18. Participate in scheduled teacher staff development activities.
19. Assist with toileting, feeding, cleaning, positioning of students, and medical related duties, as needed.
20. Other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment: 185 days, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Evaluation: Completed by Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Worksite address
trafalgar, IN, 46181, US
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