What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Cross Categorial Teacher position at Harrison Elementary School?
POSITION TITLE: Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
POSITION SUMMARY:
This highly qualified teacher will be responsible for delivering specific course content in a differentiated collaborative model. The teacher must be skilled in classroom management and the implementation of individual behavioral intervention plans. Co-teach with general education teacher and make student specific accommodations.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Principal, Special Education Supervisor
Director of Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS: State of Indiana Special Education License in Mild Disabilities/Intervention and must be Highly Qualified.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:
- History of timely and accurate completion of IEPs.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of struggling students.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in using formative assessments to guide reading instruction. Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on his/her most recent evaluation.
- Experience dealing with families and students from a diverse range of economic, social and ethnic backgrounds.
- Teaching experience with developing and implementing lesson plans, classroom activities, and classroom management.
- Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, methodology, and materials for students receiving special education services.
- Experience in analyzing student’s formative and summative data and differentiating classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Experience collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school.