Special Education Teacher
Company: Childrens Square U.S.A.
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary purpose of this position is to
provide an educational program for severely Behavior Disordered
youth as developed and indicated on the student's IEP. The Special
Education Teacher is responsible for the development,
implementation, design, delivery, and evaluation of instruction to
students. The Special Education Teacher provides on-going
communication, documentation, and the monitoring of progress of
student goals and objectives through reports to team members,
parent(s)/guardian(s), home school district, residential staff and
others, as appropriate. The Special Education Teacher provides
day-to-day supervision of the Youth Workers. ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide an appropriate educational program and instruction for
students as developed through each IEP, including a transition
plan. Develop and monitor measurable objectives for the IEP.
- Develop curriculum, adjust and adapt curriculum as needed and
create instructional material to support the curriculum.
- Serve as a case coordinator and home room teacher in the areas
of: IEP Intake meeting; annual IEP review; three year re-evaluation
process.
- Promote a positive learning atmosphere that enhances a learning
environment for all students and a positive team environment.
- Communicate in a professional and effective manner with
teachers, administrators, residential staff, students, support
personnel, parent(s)/guardian(s), and professionals from other
community schools and agencies. Prepare reports that communicate
student progress to staff, parent(s)/guardian(s), and other
professionals as appropriate.
- Maintain pertinent information in student records. Treat
student information confidentially and disseminate according to
agency policies and procedures.
- Supervise and direct the daily duties of Youth Worker(s)
assigned to the classroom. Provide initial and on-going training to
the Youth Worker relative to the Youth Worker position.
- Participate in student evaluations through appropriate testing
and other activities.
- Attend and actively participate in all appropriate meetings,
conferences and staffings. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete job-related tasks or responsibilities as assigned by
the Director of Education.
- Promote a positive team environment.
- Complete training required for position. ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with
Special Education Endorsements for teaching Behaviorally Disordered
students.
- Must meet certification standards established by the Iowa
Department of Education.
- Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop
appropriate curriculum, deliver classroom instruction and manage
student behavior.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills.
- Knowledge of word processing and possess computer skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Valid drivers license with a driving record that is insurable
under agency's insurance.
- If required and authorized to drive personal auto on agency
business, must have automobile insurance that meets agency
policy.
- Ability to interact with clients and children with sensitivity
and responsiveness to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in
the service population.
Keywords: Childrens Square U.S.A., Council Bluffs , Special Education Teacher, Other , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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