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Job Description
Special Education Teacher
Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our students academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize their potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the students IEP for students in grades 7-12 at The Gilbert School.
Position Purpose
The Special Education Teacher will:
- Administer and evaluate educational diagnostic testing
- Perform behavioral observations
- Create instructional opportunities that support students academic, social, and personal development
- Design tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students prior learning, and advance the students toward important learning goals
- Collect, graph, and analyze academic and behavioral data
- Manage students behaviors by successfully implementing de-escalation strategies
- Participate in therapeutic holds in accordance with CPI as a last resort
- Work with Teacher Support personnel
- Assist in providing updated written progress reports as requested by supervisor, other team members, and parents.
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelors Degree, Masters Preferred in Special Education, equivalent experience, and training
Valid CT Teaching License
Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving
Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization
Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents in a variety of settings
Very good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to large groups
Ability to write valid IEPs and to follow IDEA procedures
Valid Connecticut Drivers license and reliable transportation for on-the-job travel
Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in the physical management of students in crisis
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job is preferred
Maintains the integrity of confidential information pertaining to students, staff, or district patrons
The ability to work professionally and lead a team of staff
Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education, and special education law, and appropriate instructional subjects
Knowledge of differentiating the mainstream curriculum.
Essential Responsibilities
- Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students as well as progress monitoring with strong data collection and data-driven decision skills
- Assist and support building and District staff and parents in the data-driven development, implementation, and revision of student behavior intervention plans
- Facilitate team processes including problem-solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for special needs students
- Provide support to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavioral disorders and interventions
- Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services
- Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
- Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical skill
- It is preferred that the teacher is knowledgeable in de-escalation strategies and has experience with non-violent crisis prevention interventions.
Working Conditions
Per Contract with the Winchester Education Association
Pay Range - $44,147.00 - $97,776.00
Requirements
- Must pass federal and local background checks
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Application Procedure
Apply Online via our website www.winchesterschools.org to apply
Upload cover letter, resume, three recent reference letters, and certificate.