Special Education Teacher CIP- Elementary

Special Education Teacher CIP-Elementary

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, this role maximizes the learning experience of students with special needs in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress; addressing students' specific needs; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues and recommend courses of action.
• Lead CCCs and assist in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that fosters personal growth, self‑understanding, and behavioral management; serve as liaison between home and school.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers and provide in‑service training in guidance.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Develop lesson plans utilizing the NIET Best Practice Instructional Rubric and participate in cluster professional development.

Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PEA certified position.

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, and proven techniques.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Effective communication with students and parents.
• Engagement in self‑evaluation for professional growth.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Seldom = Less than 25%, Occasional = 26–50%, Often = 51–75%, Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (Very Frequent).
• Ability to lift 25 pounds (Very Frequent), carry 25 pounds (Seldom).
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or meetings (Very Frequent).
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws, codes, rules and policies (Very Frequent).
• Ability to communicate so others understand a normal conversation (Very Frequent).
• Ability to operate job‑related equipment (Very Frequent).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Very Frequent).

• Indiana Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Indiana Teaching License in disciplines applicable to teaching assignment.

BA degree in Special Education.

Previous experience is preferred.

Exempt.