<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal and/or Executive Director, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The teacher evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives. The teacher 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 instructional 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 learning principles to enable students to meet their IEP goals. </li><li>Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students, which 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 child study 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, including mobile devices. </li><li>Serves as primary contact for the parent. </li><li>Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations. </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 Connecticut teaching license in the required content area. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and specialty areas. </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 deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports. </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 ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities. </li><li>Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work regularly and punctually. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move, and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three-person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. </li></ul> <p>To be considered for this position, you must upload and send a cover letter, resume, Connecticut certification, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to HR@highvillecharter.com</p>