Instructor - Special Education teaches courses in the discipline area of special education. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Special Education provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Special Education typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current state teaching certificate in Special Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Positive interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated team building skills.
Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.
Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.
Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Benefits as defined in the teacher's negotiated agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and assist in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.
Assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Supervise and coordinate special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.
Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.
Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedure, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need within the areas of compliance and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.
Initiate screening of transfer and new referral records and contacts previous school district to obtain necessary information on new students.
Perform and monitor evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.
Work with principals, department heads and other team members to facilitate the integration of all students into regular classes as appropriate.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education.
Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education instructors regarding special education procedures; assists mainstream classroom teachers with inclusion facilitation.
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