Special Education Teacher/Case Manager - Lamoille Union High School

Summary: Plans and/or adapts the standards-based instructional program for eligible students consistent with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and laws. Motivates and supports students in learning and personal growth, according to each student's ability, in order to develop skills, knowledge, and a disposition for learning needed for continued education and/or work. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff members, and other professionals to meet student development needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Ensures students are supported in learning a grade-appropriate, instructional program from an approved curriculum. a. Develops or translates lesson plans and activities into standards-based appropriate learning experiences. b. Prepares instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. c. Assesses and monitors learning, using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction according to individual student needs. d. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to optimize an effective learning atmosphere. e. Assists in creating a learning environment that supports and motivates learners, provides personal growth according to the individual’s ability, and helps students develop a solid foundation for continued learning. f. Provide support to teachers in a mainstream setting as assigned. g. Provides individualized and group instruction and academic support in assigned subject matter using best practices as specified in school regulations and procedures, and as mandated by state law and as indicated by Individual Education Programs (IEPs.) h. Ensure, through appropriate planning, that the individual needs of students will be met whether present or absent. 2. Responsible for all elements of the IEP process; the evaluation, planning, and case management of eligible students to include, but not limited to: a. Scheduling and monitoring due dates for student evaluations (IEPs). b. Evaluating students for special education eligibility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and laws. c. Scheduling and conducting effective periodic meetings for assigned students. d. Developing, through collaboration with a team, an Individual Education Program for each assigned student. Receives regular feedback and processes information as required. e. Assessing and documenting student progress toward individual goals. f. Ensuring students are educated in the least restrictive environment. g. Developing transition plans for assigned students, as appropriate. h. Scheduling and conducting transition meetings for enrolling students. i. Monitoring paraprofessional staff in the implementation of student programs. j. Maintaining accurate, timely records, logs, evaluations, plans and other documentation. Distributes to appropriate persons, as necessary and required. 3. Collaborates effectively with school staff, families and appropriate agencies by: a. Collaborating effectively with content areas colleagues to meet student learning needs. b. Communicating school related issues, concerns, and successes. c. Being available to teachers, students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day and as indicated by IEPs. d. Providing consultation and regular communications with other educators regarding academic accommodations, adaptations and behavior interventions/strategies. e. Collaborating with outside agencies and other professionals and making appropriate referrals to other resources regarding individual student and program considerations. 4. Acquires and exhibits working knowledge of program procedures, routines and current best practices in Special Education and other professional related areas as assigned. May participate in conferences, meetings, and trainings as appropriate or assigned. 5. May perform other work related responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises students and may supervise paraprofessionals and other staff members. Monitors student discipline through appropriate behavior management techniques. Assists administration in establishing and maintaining school-based discipline and a positive learning environment. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule. LNSU offers