What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher K-2 PALS position at Berlin Elementary School?
Special Education Teacher
Job Responsibilities
Summary: Under the supervision of the Special Services Director, a Special Education Teacher will develop and implement comprehensive educational plans for students with disabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborates with service providers to determine and coordinate evaluations and/or related service plans;
Collaborates with regular education staff to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students in need of special education;
Works with students and their families to improve student outcomes through recommendations and special education support systems
Provide direct instruction and/or specialized instruction to meet the needs of each student as described in his/her IEP
Coordinate with classroom teachers to maximize inclusion opportunities
Maintain a safe learning environment
IEP-meetings: schedule, notify, facilitate, summarize, file paperwork for all IEP-related meetings for students on your caseload:
Supervise special education assistants who work with students on your caseload:
Communicate IEP information to sped assistants/paraprofessionals
Oversee data collection
Communicate about upcoming PD opportunities
IEP development
Use evaluation information to develop a comprehensive IEP that meets the needs of your students in the least restrictive environment
Annual reviews - schedule 15 days prior to expiration
Initial - within 30 days of eligibility determination
IEP goals progress monitoring
Collaborate with classroom teachers and service providers for progress reports
Complete and distribute IEP progress monitoring reports to families and Team members 1x/grading period
Meet compliance standards of NH Rules for the Education of Students with Disabilities
Working knowledge of the NH Special Education Information System (NHSEIS) for IEP development
Salary : $45,552 - $87,473