SST Northwest (The Narwhal Nation!) is looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team. Teacher certification with SPED certification is required. Are you up to the challenge of contributing to a world-class educational institution?
IDEA-B Special Education Teacher Job Description
- Work in conjunction with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop lEPs for each student assigned. Ensure the written plan is available for review
- Ensure IEP guidelines are met when presenting subject matter.
- Instructional activities by using data from students learning styles assessment.
- Design, write and use instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students.
- Ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs are met through the creation and implementation of appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher on student IEP to ensure all modifications are met and help special education students in regular class when appropriate.
- Ensure good communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences. Present information accurately through clear communication skills.
- Use an assortment of media and techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Produce and oversee the teacher aides, paraprofessionals, and volunteer assignments.
- Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process.
- Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
- Oversee or ensure personal care, medical care, and feedings of students as stated in IEP.
- Serve as an example for students; support mission of charter.
- Prepare classroom to enhance learning and aid in the physical, social and emotional development of the students.
- Control student behavior and implement discipline plan. This includes handling crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Collaborate with the classroom teachers regarding student behavior management programs according to IEP.
- Collaborate with charter and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical and personal needs of student.
- Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Provide input on books, equipment and material selection.
- Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
- Enrich job skills through professional development activities.
- Keep up to date and abide by federal, state and charter policies for special education teachers.
- Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required.
- Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person