<p>Job Description:</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.</p> <p>Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP. </li><li>Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. </li><li>Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. </li><li>Develops and implements 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. </li><li>Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies. </li><li>Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. </li><li>Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources. </li><li>Serves as primary contact for the parent. </li><li>Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed. </li><li>Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. </li><li>Completes all district and state reporting requirements. </li></ul> <p>Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities. </li><li>Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures. </li><li>Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students. </li><li>Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. </li><li>Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area. </li><li>Current certification in required content area. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior. </li><li>Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public. </li><li>Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program. </li><li>Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction. </li><li>Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state. </li><li>Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities. </li></ul> <p>TO APPLY, VISIT https://www.jcsdk12.org/page/employment.</p>