Life Skills Teacher

PARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6

Special Education Life Skills

TEACHER/SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

Qualifications

Education, License or Formal Training:

• Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
• Possess at a minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Certification or endorsement in reading preferred.
• Continue to pursue graduate level classes for professional growth.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND HOURS OF DUTY: As per district policy.

Knowledge, Skills And Mental Ability

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas; background and experience in teaching science at the secondary level preferred.
• Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children.
• Possess classroom developmentally appropriate management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping and assessment abilities.
• Possess technological and computer skills.
• Possess problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgment, and analytical abilities.
• Possess a general knowledge of Public Law 101-476 (I.D.E.A.).
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and evaluates specific student's needs as part of initial and triennial evaluation processes.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities within the PCSD curriculum as well as the designed Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) for the student.
• Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.
• Develops, in a cooperative manner with the principal and director of Special Programs, a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in special education.
• Writes lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives and the stated IEP of the student; co-teach with general education instructor in the area of secondary science.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parent/guardians.
• Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies, vision, mission and philosophy, regulations, and rules of PCSD.
• Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in self-esteem, personal-social adjustment, decision-making, and other life skills.
• Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament, and environmental influences, as a basis on which to meet his/her needs, and to treat him/her with fairness and courtesy.
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
• Strives to maintain and uphold the utmost professional competency.
• Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction, and supervision.
• Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor that may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, PCSD policy, and administrative regulation.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Conducts oneself in a business-like and task-oriented manner.
• Strives to be a good employee as well as an effective teacher.
• Seeks to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
• Provides parents with information that will serve the best interests of their children and is discreet with information received from parents.
• Attends parent and staff meetings.
• Keeps informed by reading building and district communications.
• Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Maintains necessary confidentiality of information as it relates to students they work with or are referred for service.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk without fatigue and discomfort.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
  
  

Qualifications

Hold or qualify for Wyoming teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s); minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; secondary special education endoresement required; certification or endorsement in secondary social studies highly preferred; must be highly qualified; experience working with special needs students highly preferred.

Experience in working with students with disabilities who are developing skills. Expertise in transition planning and implementation of transition services; collaboration with outside agencies including vocational rehabilitation, community services, and community colleges.