Special Education Teacher (Full Time)

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Full Time)

SALARY SCHEDULE: Based on Years' Experience / Certified Salary Position

NUMBER OF CONTRACTED WORKDAYS: 12 Month Agreement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Valid Indiana Educator's Teacher's License and Special Education Certification

REPORTS TO:

Corporate Director of Special Education

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 Years in Education
• Experience Writing Individual Education Plans
• Experience Writing Transition Plans
• Self-Motivated and Willingness to Continue Professional Development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge & Skills to provide Monthly Virtual Training for students (Executive Functioning Skills, Organization, Career Exploration, Problem Solving, Time Management)
• Participate in virtual APD planning to offer additional support of Special Education Students
• Ability to follow IDOE protocol to maintain compliance with Individual Education Plans. (Trained in PowerSchool Special Programs)
• Oversee the tracking, dissemination, and proper implementation of IEP.
• Oversee mandated accommodations for all state assessments.

PERFORMANCE/PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scheduling and execute all case conferences (Annual, Move-In, Initials, Reevaluations, Manifestations, etc.)
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintain compliance at all times.
• Write and track Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Plan & Create student diploma tracks to align with IEP Transition Plan.
• Attend Meetings (in-person, or virtual) to support staff with IEP questions or behavioral suggestions.
• Execute Weekly Virtual Resource Room
• Complete quarterly Progress Monitoring of IEP Goals.
• Review Present Levels and gather new data prior to writing Annual Case Conferences.

PROGRAMMING:

• Attend and Participate in Response To Intervention Meetings.
• Monitor IEP's, update, and hold meeting prior to compliance dates.
• Follow Special Education Processes as defined by Director of Special Education.
• Implement accommodations to align with Individualized Education Plans.
• Travel and assist at APD sites.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals.
• Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all students are in their Least Restrictive Environment.
• Provide consultation and course guidance with Student Learning Advocate to ensure student school success.
• Participate in staff meetings to review Behavior Intervention Plans, and IEP's with each campus.
• Attend and participate in Special Education Meeting.
• Assist students with Building Community Relationships for Career Exploration Experiences, Job Shadowing, and Student Internships.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package for employees, including health/dental/vision, PTO and TRF eligible.