What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher -Social/Emotional Behavior Specialty Program position at Seaman School District USD 345?
Job Statement: The Special Education Teacher for the Elementary District Wide Program for students with an emotional disability promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of IEPs.
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Services
Work Year: 186 Days/Year
Essential Requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Preferred) in Special Education
A valid Kansas Teaching License
Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving
Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization
Excellent interpersonal skills to consult and collaborate effectively with teachers, related service providers, psychologist, behavior specialists, special education instructional coach, administrators, parents, and outside agencies in a variety of settings
Very good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to groups
Ability to write valid IEP’s and to follow IDEA procedures
Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons
The ability to work harmoniously with others
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education and special education law and appropriate instructional subjects
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide academic and behavioral programming for students
Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students
Assist and support building and district staff and parents in the development, implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plans
Facilitate team processes including problem solving, and IEP development for students with special needs
Provide support to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavioral disorders and interventions
Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students
Instruct and direct assigned paraprofessionals to maximize delivery of instructional services
Collects appropriate student performance and progress monitoring data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill