Special Education Teacher, Cesar Chavez Lower Elementary School
· Provide direct services to special education
students that are supportive of the general education teacher.
· Provide consultation and assistance to general education teachers for planning, making adaptations and accommodations for special education students.
· Team teach with general education teachers who have special education students that require direct special education teacher instruction in the following instructional areas: language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
· Assist general education teacher in providing supervision to volunteers and teacher aides who assist teachers in making curriculum modifications, adapting assignments and providing individualized support to special education students.
· Assist teachers and the school social worker in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students on his/her caseload.
· Consult with general education teachers in assigning grades and developing evaluative measures for students on his/her caseload.
The following are essential duties and responsibilities which require time outside the classroom. Other duties may be assigned.
· Participate in child study teams and assist with the evaluation of educational needs and intervention strategies for students suspected of being handicapped.
· Schedule and conduct IEPT meetings.
· Identify student deficits and strengths and write individual students goals, objectives, transition plans and education plans (IEP).
· Work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) for students referred for special education services.
· Assist teachers with curriculum and classroom activity adaptations and modifications.
· Serve as liaison to parents of special education students and encourage their participation in the program of services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Education: Bachelor’s degree. Eligible for temporary or full approval as special education teacher.
· Experience: none required; successful special education teaching experience preferred.
· Other skills: skilled interviewing, individual and group treatment techniques. Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for special education students. Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written communications. Ability to make decisions in accordance with board policies and established procedures.