Functional Academic Program (FAP) Teacher

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Fishers, Indiana, is seeking a Special Education Teacher who will perform annual case reviews and maintain communication with parents and teachers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with students according to their Individual Education Plans, provide instructional support, and foster a positive environment.

This position emphasizes collaboration with school administration to implement behavior assessments and plans, as well as maintaining professionalism in sensitive situations.

Qualifications

• As set by state certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual case reviews for each student.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior plan for individual students.

Job description

Administrator: Rob Huesing Principal at Riverside Junior High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

As set by state certification standards

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contracts, compensations and expectations will be consistent with state statue, Board policy, administrative regulations and negotiated agreement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher of Record Responsibilities

• Perform annual case reviews for each student.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Maintain communication with general education teachers.
• Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs.

Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress

• Work with students according to specific Individual Education Plan services.
• Provide one on one and group instruction to students in the special education resource setting and general education classroom.
• Provide clear and consistent behavior strategies to assist students with emotional disabilities reach their individual behavior goals.
• Provide instructional assistants with proper materials and resources needed to assist students in both the general and special education setting.

Work in conjunction with building principals and deans to provide appropriate structure and consequences for students who demonstrate inappropriate behavior

• Implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior plan for individual students.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.