What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed Teacher position at Scherzo Technologies, Inc.?
Description
Responsible for ensuring that students with special needs meet the overall achievement of the mission of the Academy.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring that students with special needs meet the overall achievement of the mission of the Academy.
Position Specific Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (“IEP”).
- Plan behavior management strategies for entire class and for individual students under his/her tutelage.
- Assist individual students.
- Prepare appropriate documentation and reports.
- Implement the assigned program of study.
- Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
- Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
- Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
- Maintain accurate knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
- Develop daily individualized lesson plans.
- Adhere to Teacher Code of Conduct.
- Provide highly structured classroom management.
- Maintain collaboration between administration and special education department, instructional staff and parents.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation.
- Meet professional responsibilities.
- Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
- Promote and maintain positive Academy-staff and pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
- Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
- Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Code and administrative and/or Academy policies.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
- Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and become familiar with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in AIMS policy.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
- Supervise, direct and train all Special Education Para-Educators.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Principal.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
- Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
- Two years of teaching experience in servicing children and adolescents and an ability to effectively interact and collaborate with professionals, parents and students.
- Experience with elementary/middle programs dependent on area of assignment.
- Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.
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