Pleasant Grove HS - Ex. Ed. Self-Contained Teacher

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson County Board of Education seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher to implement specialized programs for students with disabilities, develop IEPs, and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes adaptive instruction, data-driven planning, and the use of assistive technology to support learning.

You will participate in IEP meetings, employ varied instructional strategies, and monitor student progress while maintaining confidentiality and high expectations for all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification under the Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with collaboration across diverse groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum for students with disabilities.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, instruct, and report.
• Physical strength to perform job responsibilities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and assist with toileting/hygiene needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system’s vision and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and disabilities.
• Participates in developing students’ IEPs as a team member and implements IEPs.
• Schedules IEP meetings.
• Uses varied instructional strategies to meet student needs.
• Collaborates with regular education staff and provides support/modifications.
• Uses technology to plan, deliver instruction, and monitor progress.
• Models and encourages innovative use of instructional technology.
• Maintains a clean, organized classroom and manages instructional time effectively.
• Interprets data to inform instructional planning and program evaluation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity collaboration

Instructional planning & data use

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Special education certification (Alabama)

Suitability criteria (Alabama Child Protection Act)

Curriculum development for disabilities

Tools

Technology for instruction & data management

Assistive technology integration

Job description

Job Title – Exceptional Education Teacher

Supervisor: Principal, Exceptional Education Director, and Exceptional Education Assistant Director

Job Goal:

• To implement an educational program for special needs students using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and IEPs.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
3. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
4. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
5. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
6. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.
7. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
8. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
9. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.
10. Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.
11. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
12. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and of characteristics of disabilities.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
4. Participates in the development of students’ individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.
5. Implements students’ IEPs.
6. Schedules IEP meetings.
7. Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.
8. Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.
9. Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
10. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
11. Facilitates and monitors the integration of instructional technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.
12. Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs, and instructional priorities.
13. Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans.
14. Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
15. Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ needs.
16. Maintains a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
17. Engages in appropriate behavior management techniques.
18. Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
19. Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation.
20. Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
21. Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
22. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
23. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
24. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
25. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
26. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
27. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
28. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
29. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
30. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
31. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
32. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment

As established by the Board and applicable state law. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.