Special Education Teacher - Anthony Elementary School

Special Education Teacher – Anthony Elementary School Job Summary

The Special Education Resource Room Teacher will coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services to students whose abilities differ from their peers.

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings with consultation with other school personnel.

Directs, monitors, mentors, and evaluates para educators working with students who have disabilities.

SCKSEC Director / Assigned SCKSEC Assistant Director / Assigned Building Principal

Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services, including academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.

Identifies student needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.

Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff to develop an integrated plan for each child's education.

Develops IEPs for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures activities and lessons are planned and organized according to each student’s abilities.

Teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans.

Implements IEPs, provides ongoing assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.

Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met and plans are followed.

Ensures programs comply with IDEA and that each applicable student is provided with FAPE properly modified for his or her individual needs.

Maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines.

Stays current with special education methods, research, and best practices through professional development.

Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and safety of all students.

Celebrates student achievements and successes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a calm and patient demeanor with all students.

Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.

Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.

Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Appropriate state license or ability to obtain waiver required.

Two years of experience highly preferred.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork.

Under the terms of the Negotiated Agreement. Generally, one-year and renewable.

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes, Board of Education Policy and terms, if applicable, the Negotiated Agreement.

SCKSEC offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes BCBS Health Insurance with defined benefit based on current Negotiated Agreement, Section 125 Plan, 403b Plan, and Paid Sick and Personal Leave.