Job Description
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Special Education Support Facilitator, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing Special Education, Academic, and Social Skills Intervention Services to identified students.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform initial, triennial, and other assessments for students having IEPs (or those with signed assessment plans);
- Plan and design curricula for educational programs; research and define educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals;
- Determine formats and approaches to achieve program and budget objectives; define needs of target populations; research trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position;
- Coordinate activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives;
- Manage and facilitate program activities, including classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects;
- As appropriate to the nature and objectives of the role, provide student advisement and support services, coordinate curriculum, and serve as a student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff;
- Write, edit, and coordinate development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program;
- Assist with state standardized testing, as needed;
- Attend IEP meetings as invited, including transition, pre-enrollment, initial, annual, triennial, etc.;
- Provide IEP special education services at all OGCS Learning Centers;
- Write initial, annual, triennial, and exit IEPs (excluding Speech/Language);
- Maintain special education records to meet compliance guidelines;
- Create assessment reports when appropriate;
- Ensure that current IEPs are on file at school sites and oversee student working folders;
- Annotate goals/objectives when appropriate for each student when designated; place progress report in IEP file;
- Maintain schedule of assigned caseload IEP deadlines;
- Communicate with parents about student progress and recommendations for home-based methods and materials; follow up on progress regularly;
- Participate in kindergarten screenings, as needed;
- Collaborate with administration and classroom teachers regarding academic curriculum materials; provide instructional materials when needed/applicable;
- Assist with implementation/understanding of accommodations and modifications;
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend staff meetings;
- Consult with school administrators, Special Education Support Facilitator, general education teachers, other specialists, and parents regarding behavior management, ADHD issues, etc.;
- Provide consultation regarding students involved in the SST process/504 plans;
- Collaborate with NPA contractors who provide related services as outlined in students' IEPs;
- Maintain schedule of NPA contractors for assigned caseload;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in a variety of settings including offices, classrooms, and outdoor environments and may experience heat or cold extremes, as well as exposure to fumes, odors, and dust. The noise level ranges from moderate to loud.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Spends the majority of the day standing and sitting in an office or classroom setting. May frequently hold and demonstrate light objects.
- Tasks may involve kneeling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
- Uses technology such as computers, projectors, and monitors.
- Requires frequent sitting with forward bending and neck flexion.
- Grasping and manipulating office/classroom tools (pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc.) as needed.
- May occasionally need to climb or balance on stepladders or chairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Special Education Teaching Credential (with Mild/Moderate Authorization)
- NCLB compliance
- Demonstrated use of modern technology for instruction, communication, and reporting
- Effective oral and written communication skills to motivate, direct, and engage students and families
- Proven ability to implement IEPs and track student progress toward goals