SY - Special Education Teacher | ASPIRE - Grades 3-5

Job Title

Teacher

• Certified Special Ed. Teacher
• LBS1 Unlimited
• Experience and education working with assigned student categories (SED, LD, TMH, EC, Autistic, Severe and Profound, Medically Fragile)
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with administration, staff, and the school community

As assigned to the appropriate Building Principal or Technical Assistant Supervisor.

• The teacher serves as a case manager for all students on their caseload.
• When requested, the teacher serves as a behavioral specialist, assisting staff in developing behavioral intervention plans for students attending local schools and those receiving services in Tri‑County classrooms.
• The teacher provides instruction to students as part of the special education team, minimizing stigma by teaching a variety of special education students.
• The teacher intervenes as an in‑school suspension supervisor for emotionally disturbed students in crisis and, as needed, for other special education students as requested by district and Tri‑County administrative staff.
• The teacher participates in IEP meetings as requested, preparing to share student progress and recommend program goals and objectives.

• The teacher attends all staff meetings at the local public school unless instructed otherwise by supervisor.
• The teacher assists in overall supervision of the building as assigned by the building principal or Technical Assistant Supervisor.
• Teacher works the same hours as other teachers at the local public school building: six hours and forty‑five minutes per school day, 180 days per school year.
• The teacher serves on building committees as requested by local public school staff.
• The teacher follows all guidelines in the "Responsibilities of Teachers" section of the policy manual.
• The teacher assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
• Integration of Technology into Instruction:
  • Demonstrates continual growth in technology knowledge and skills.
  • Plans and designs effective learning environments and experiences supported by available software and technology.
  • Implements curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
  • Applies technology to facilitate effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
  • Uses technology to enhance productivity and professional practices, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, print/graphic utilities, class attendance (Lighthouse), and IEP programs.

Compensation and benefits are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.