Elementary Special Education Teacher

Dayton Independent Schools; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Independent Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for grades K-6. The role requires state certification and involves working under the supervision of the principal and other supervisors.

The position is tied to terms of employment with 193 days for new teachers and 188 days for returning teachers, with benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement. Candidates will participate in curriculum review, design instruction, and collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper state certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for ESL, Reading, and Special Reading services as provided by the District.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional strategies

Student assessment

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

State certification

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher (K-6)

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 193 days; returning teachers 188 days with benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.
2. Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
3. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
9. Effectively implement district initiatives.
10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)