REPORTS TO:

Principal and Special Education Coordinator
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Regular, full time
 
FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teach students with disabilities the skills and knowledge that lead to a productive life.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess student achievement continuously, in order to design appropriate instruction. Administer standardized and criterion referenced tests as directed by the Special Education Coordinator.
• Develop and implement individual education plans according to State and local policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that implement the IEPs.
• Utilize instructional methods, materials and media that implement the IEP's and are appropriate for students' abilities and skills.
• Establish a safe and comfortable environment for students, including reasonable guidelines and appropriate consequences for behavior.
• Provide appropriate intervention for students who exhibit deviant behavior and students who need help with personal care, such as toileting, diapering and feeding.
• Coordinate instruction, to the extent possible, with the district's approved courses of study.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers, support personnel and others, as appropriate, using the approved procedures and forms.
• Prepare adequately for substitute teachers.
• Report to parents, in writing and at conferences, at the intervals established by the district, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis, in a positive manner.
• Make effective use of resources and materials and care for them in a responsible manner.
• Participate actively as a building staff member and also as a member of the Special Education Department.
• Keep accurate and detailed records, according to Special Education and building rules.
• Observe the adopted daily building schedule, including starting and ending times for teachers and students, and perform all assigned duties.
• Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused.
• Serve on committees and participate in school activities in a professionally responsible manner.
• Communicate with agencies, authorities and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other district procedures.
• Engage in continuous professional growth, including attending training sessions as assigned. Complete a professional development plan according to procedures adopted by the school district.
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community, and maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Observe all Special Education laws and local procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the selection of teaching materials and equipment.
• Work with student teachers if needed.
• Supervise an aide, if appropriate.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, and/or the Special Education Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate Ohio teaching certificate/license. 
• Bilingual a plus.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of educationally relevant disabilities.
• Knowledge of a variety of instructional designs, methods and activities appropriate for the age and developmental level of the population being served.
• Willingness to acquire skill in instructional methods recommended by the Special Education Coordinator for a child or group of children.
• Knowledge of positive behavior management methods.
• Ability to meet the time requirements of the IEP schedule.
• Ability to work effectively with others in many different situations, including teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Well developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology, or willingness to acquire and appropriately apply such knowledge.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Various office machines and instructional equipment, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines, VCR's, DVD players, slide projectors.
• Computer/printer.
• Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days, except calamity days.
• Frequent interaction with unruly children.
• Potential interaction with angry or distraught adults.Must be available for education related purposes outside the school day when requested to do so under reasonable terms; for example, I.E.P. meetings.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to 25 lbs.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
• Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on current salary and benefit schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posted Internally: February 15, 2024

Internal Application Deadline: February 27, 2024