Mitchell High School- Special Education Teacher

Mitchell School District 17-2; Mitchell (SD); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Anova Education is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for grades 9-12 in Mitchell, South Dakota. The role involves managing student individual education programs (IEPs), conducting IEP meetings, and implementing specialized instruction tailored to student needs. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the special education process are essential. This position runs from August to May and requires collaboration with various educational teams. An inclusive approach to lesson planning is also expected.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to case manage student IEPs.
• Experience coordinating special education documentation.
• Willingness to engage with parents regarding student progress.

Aufgaben

• Manage student individual education programs to meet needs.
• Implement specialized instruction based on student needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain student records.
• Create instructional resources and lesson plans.
• Meet school-wide student performance goals.

Kenntnisse

Good communication skills

Knowledge of special education process

Ability to manage IEPs

Collaboration with educators

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Ausbildung

Certification in Special Education

Jobbeschreibung

Special education teacher for high school students, grades 9-12. Knowledge of special education process and documents. Good communication skills and willingness to work with various teams of educators. Support students with transition planning (post-secondary education, employment, independent living).

August-May, full time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Case manage student individual education programs (IEP) to meet specialized needs of students with disabilities.
• Coordinate special education documentation regarding the special education process including referral, evaluation, IEP development and implementation, and related processes in compliance with district, state and federal requirements including timelines.
• Implement specialized instruction based on the needs of the students.
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with parents on a routine basis keeping them informed of their child's progress in compliance with district procedures.
• Maintain student special education records and related information as outlined in district comprehensive plan/procedures and in a confidential manner.
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn.
• Meet individual and school-wide student performance goals.
• Create lesson plans and modify them throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books and complete report cards.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required special education paperwork.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or building principal.