[ref. m00589318] View Jobs Description - New Brockton

Included in this is writing progress reports, maintaining documentation, writing and maintaining IEP’s, writing lesson plans and participating in the team meeting process.

This is a full-time, 10-month (school year) position. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:00 pm.

Position Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Education Coordinator, this position functions as a Teacher and will be responsible for teaching students with one or more disability areas (Emotional Behavior Disability; Specific Learning Disability; Speech & Language; Intellectual Disability; Autism; & Other Health Impairments).
• The Program encompasses daily academic instruction in Basic Academic Skills (BAS), Life Skills, & Transition planning, & Career Technical Education/Vocational Readiness – all adapted to the individual needs of each student with disabilities.
• Management of evaluations, diagnostic testing, design of the students (special education eligibility); Individual Education Program (IEPs), progress monitoring, assessment of evidence-based practices & materials, maintenance of confidential records & transition planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates a flexible program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth for children with and without special needs.
• Establishes effective rapport with students: motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each student’s ability.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with teachers and other staff members.
• Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level.
• The teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills and to meet their IEP goals.
• The teacher is responsible for monitoring student’s progress and for maintaining records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Implements and includes in lesson plans and opportunities for students to experience a variety of learning techniques and methods that are used with SLD students.
• Plans and schedules lessons according to the daily schedule and approved curriculum
• Assures that objective for all lessons, units and projects are demonstrated on lesson plans as well as providing a balanced program for instruction.
• Develops and implements strategies to meet the needs of each individual student.
• Modifies and develops curriculum as needed based upon techniques needed for individual learning styles.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Uses technologies in the teaching and learning process
• Assist in the selection of book, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Assist students with setting goals and identifying, planning for and overcoming potential obstacles.
• Meets with students individually to advise on all areas related to transition: such as career research and planning; workforce training; job readiness and employment search; college planning and admissions

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area with a particular focus on Cross Categorical
• Knowledge of the IEP goal and implementation process
• Skill in program planning, development and implementation and evaluation
• Skill in the maintenance of accurate records, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groups as a part of a team
• Ability to be flexible when working with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to independently interpret guidelines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules
• Ability to speak, hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year
• Education:
• 1) a Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university; OR, 2) a Bachelor's degree with 20 credits in an academic area*. * Note:This does not include Health, Art, or Music.

License:

• Certification with the Alabama State Department of Education - Licensure and credentials must be obtained upon appointment.

Special Notes:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
• Pathway will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.
• Upon hire, all new Pathway employees are subject to fingerprinting.
• Pathway will conduct pre-employment drug screens.
• Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.
• Physical and TB test will be required to be completed prior to the first day of employment.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test if requested and extensive fingerprint and background check
• Keep informed of all and complies with federal, state, district, and school regulations for special education
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Ability to read a computer screen with or without visual aides

• We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.
• An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Must be 21
• Teacher Degree

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