Special Education Teacher ( Long-Term Sub )

Proper certification/eligibility certificate to teach from the NH Department of Education. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in education. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with teachers, agency personnel, students, parents and the public. Knowledge of basic education techniques and methods. Ability to work with students possessing educational disabilities. Ability to adapt teaching methods to students’ individual learning styles. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities - Develop and monitor implementation of individualized educational plans. - Develop and monitor placement of students. - Provide direct instruction in areas to include: reading, written language, math, organizational and study skills, when appropriate and indicated on the individualized education plan. - Contact parents, establish meeting dates, and disseminate meeting notices for the following meetings: re-evaluation planning, IEP, placement, and monitoring. - Attend weekly educational resource team meetings. - Process all paperwork to include dissemination of copies to appropriate personnel. - Maintain contact with outside agencies and parents in regards to students. - Maintain contact with the Director of Special Education in regards to difficult cases. Case management of students to include: attendance at all scheduled meetings, preparation of all appropriate paperwork, and direct meeting. - Consult with teachers in regards to modification and student progress, when necessary and appropriate. - Provide parents and students with progress notes at the end of each quarter. - Complete Medicaid forms in a timely and efficient manner. - Monitor and assign tasks to special education assistants under your direction. - Assist with 504 students, when necessary and appropriate. - Have an understanding of and comply with any state or federal regulations regarding the position of special education teacher. - Complete progress reports. - Monitor and assign duties to special education assistants who are under your directions. - Always maintain student confidentiality. - Performs other duties as required. - This job description lists the general duties and is not intended to list every specific function required. Certified Special Educator for full time position working in primary grades. Strong reading background Autism Certification preferred.