Teacher - Elementary Incidence SpEd; MSIS Part-time

Essential Functions

• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g., developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, teachers, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, and other school personnel (e.g., OT, PT, Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) to support the improvement of student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.
• Coordinates schedules (e.g., teacher, student, para educators, related services, etc.) and provides services in a timely manner.
• Counsels students, parents, and legal guardians to communicate regarding expectations, student achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals.
• Differentiates classroom work (e.g., instructional methods, materials, content, etc.) to provide students with instruction in alignment with individualized learning plans.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics, social skill awareness, and problem solving.
• Implements behavior intervention plan to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g., assessments, IEPs, point sheets, etc.) to document activities and provide reliable information.
• Manages student behavior (e.g., encouragement and corrective systems, supervision and monitoring routines, instructional interventions, etc.) to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., IEPs, general education intervention meetings, pre-assessment teams, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, lesson plans, etc.) to document student progress, meet mandated requirements, and communicate information to other parties.
• Develops individual education plan goals and other written materials for student IEPs to establish strategies/opportunities for student success.
• Provides outlets and avenues for students experiencing social/emotional/behavioral responses (e.g., safe areas, deescalating rooms, etc.) to reduce stress and encourage positive expressions.
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
• Supports classroom teachers with the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Related Experience Within a Specialized Field Is Required

This Position Generally Requires The Following Physical Demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, some pushing and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.