Special Education Teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of individual students. Being a Special Education Teacher develops individualized education plans, and evaluates and monitors students' performance. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Additionally, Special Education Teacher may provide behavioral consultation or implement therapeutic programs for students. May mentor teaching aides. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific special education teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Special Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Special Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job Purpose
The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Classroom Supervisor in achieving the best possible outcomes for the students served and in creating a culture of excellence at the JCH School. He/she contributes to student programming by working in partnership with the BCBA for IEP development and implementation, program monitoring, parent and classroom communication, and summarizing student progress for reporting purposes
Duties and Responsibilities
IEP Development and Implementation
Completes the following in collaboration with the Behavior Analyst:
• Incorporate results from appropriate annual assessment measures into IEP objectives
• Develop observable and measurable IEP objectives across the domains of communication, social skills, and behavioral excess/deficits
• Define quarterly benchmarks (as needed) and generalization and maintenance targets
• Include parent input in IEP development as identified in systematic and documented manner
• Upon obtainment of an IEP goal, developing and implementing new goals in a timely manner
• Report student progress via individualized monthly progress reports
Daily Instruction
• Provide input into program planning and development
• Adapt curriculum relevant to students’ needs
• Coordinate and collaborate with learners’ related service personnel as applicable
• Transport learners to other school and community settings for instruction as requested/required
Classroom Management
Completes the following in collaboration with the Behavior Analyst as appropriate:
• Provide behavioral skills training to new instructional staff
• Perform proficiency checks for instructional staff
• Provide feedback to staff regarding strengths and/or concerns on an ongoing basis
• Foster positive staff-staff relationships
• Develop and maintain daily staff rotation schedule
• Monitor attendance and timeliness of classroom’s instructional staff
• Communicate and monitor classrooms jobs/chores
Parent Communication
Completes the following in collaboration with the Behavior Analyst:
• Answer child specific questions on a daily basis and share information with the team
• Notify parent of student injury or illness
• Schedule progress report reviews, observations, and any other parent visits
• Respond to all parent communication within a timely manner (e.g., returns phone calls, responds to e-mails)
• Foster positive staff-parent relations and good home-school communication
Student Assessment
• Lead/conduct evaluations for annual reviews
• Coordinate and lead process for statewide and/or alternative portfolio assessment
Position Type
This is a full-time position. The position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings.
Direct Reports
This position supervises JCH Behavior Technicians.
Requirements
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required
• Valid Virginia Special Education Teaching license (adapted curriculum K-12 or with an endorsement in a specific disability area) required
• Valid driver’s license required
• One year of experience in the instruction of individuals with autism using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred
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