Summerville Elementary School Hiring for Special Education Teacher – Mild to Moderate, Primary & Elementary at Tuolumne, CA Full Time

SUMMVERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION for

Special Education Teacher Grades 5th – 8th
Mild to Moderate, Learning Center

Title: Teacher, Special Education Learning Center (TK – 2nd grade), Mild to Moderate

s To: Site Administration, Principal

Overall Responsibilities: The special education teacher has the specific responsibility to plan and implement a learning center education program which meets the unique needs of the TK-2nd grade special education student; will instruct special education students in accordance with established policies and procedures; develop and implement IEP goals, and assess students, assign duties to classified personnel, oversee the classified staff’s interaction with students, provide input to the Administration concerning the performance of classified staff assigned to their classroom or program, and perform other duties as required by law.

Follows appropriate activities determined by Board of Education guidelines.

Essential Job Tasks:

1. Provides specialized instruction to pupils to meet the goals and objectives as developed in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

2. Assesses individual students to determine present levels of performance.
3. Organizes, plans and facilitates I.E.P. meetings.
4. Serves as the caseworker for each special education student with an I.E.P. in his/her program.
5. Implements the IEP with appropriate lesson plans, materials and classroom strategies and prepares Individual Education programs.
6. Uses effective behavior management techniques to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
7. Prepares schedules and timelines to implement classroom activities.
8. Observes and makes ongoing evaluation of pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress s and communicates with parents on individual pupil progress.

9. Cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

10. Mainstreams children into integrated settings for maximum interaction with peers.
11. Creates a functional and attractive environment for learning through room displays, bulletin boards and learning centers.
12. Plans and coordinates the work of instructional aides.
13. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the county office and professional growth activities.

14. Work directly with classroom teachers in providing identified studens a Title 1 program, which enable them to meet grade level and State Standards in reading.

15. Conduct testing and evaluation and provide necessary and required s for selected
Title 1 students.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Progress of Pupils:

• Develops appropriate instructional objectives
• Teaches to the stated instructional objectives
• Provides students with specific evaluative feedback

2. Adherence to the Curriculum:

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Demonstrates adherence to District curricular objectives

3. Instructional Techniques and Strategies:

• Communicates effectively with students
• Instructs and motivates students
• Provides for individual differences

4. Suitable Learning Environment:

• Demonstrates responsibilities including, not limited to; parent communication, data collection, attendance at meetings, enforcement of discipline standards
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Organizes the educational setting effectively including non-instructional aspects of the classroom
• Reacts with sensitivity to the needs and feelings of students
• Supports and follows school regulations and Board policies
• Performs adjunct duties
• Maintains effective relationships with community, administration and students

5. Suitable Learning Environment:

• Organizes the educational setting effectively including non-instructional aspects of the classroom
• Reacts with sensitivity to the needs and feelings of students

6. Professional Responsibilities / Adjunct Duties:

• Demonstrates responsibilities including, not limited to; parent communication, data collection, attendance at meetings, enforcement of discipline standards
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Supports and follows school regulations and Board policies
• Performs adjunct duties
• Maintains effective relationships with community, administration and students

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Principals, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in special education classes, curriculum development and classroom instruction for learning disabled students.
• Curriculum and lesson plan development to meet IEP goals.
• State standards for each grade to set IEP goals.
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to educational programs. Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural differences in the school community.

Ability To

• Communicate orally and in writing with staff, parents and community
• Instruct special education instructional aide in teaching techniques to achieve IEP goals
• Understand and relate to students with special needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other staff members
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Work cooperatively with support services including instructional aides, adaptive physical education specialist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and psychologist

Education Background and Qualifications

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor (BA/BS)
• Successful completion of student teaching experience in an accredited college or university, or qualification in an internship program.
• Valid California State Credential for Special Education, Mild to Moderate, with appropriate authorization.
• Multi-Subject Credential
• Current 1st Aid and CPR Certificates
• Positive work history demonstrating verifiable reliability, responsibility and good work habits.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
These physical characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job safely.

1. Standing/Walking: Frequently; throughout work shift while performing classroom duties, including recess supervision, field trips.
2. Sitting: Occasionally; while performing classroom duties at low tables assisting students.
3. Lift/Carry: Frequently; 1-15 pounds; classroom instructional materials, books, binders, paperwork. Occasional lifting 16-35 pounds, books and materials, assisting students and moving equipment.

4. Bending/Stooping: Frequently; at knees/waist/neck while providing one-to-one student services or retrieving items from lower shelves.

5. Push/Pull: Occasionally; using both hands and arms exerting a force of 10-30 pounds while assisting students, moving furniture and equipment and opening doors, etc.

Revised:6/16/2020
Board Approved: 6/24/2020

6. Climbing/Balancing: Seldom, using stepladder in classroom, may be stairs at some locations.

7. Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally; kneeling may be required while assisting students in physical activities.

8. Crouching/crawling not required but may choose to get in these positions with children for activities.

9. Hands/Arms: Constant use of both in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering/gripping while performing a variety of physical and administrative duties. Overhead reaching is required.

10. Sight/Hearing/Speech: Constantly; to provide instructional assistance to student.
Assignment may require hand/eye coordination, depth perception and peripheral vision depending on assignment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Summerville Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer

Revised:6/16/2020
Board Approved: 6/24/2020

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45,197.00 – $55,369.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tuolumne, CA 95379: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person