Special Education Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Higginsville, MO, seeks a Special Education Teacher to maximize learning for students with special needs by implementing district-approved curricula and documenting progress.

You will participate in IEP development, support behavior plans, coordinate with families and outside agencies, and maintain accurate records to inform colleges and employers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff and ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching.
• Master's Degree in Special Education preferred.
• Experience in special education teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and diagnostic examinations to identify learning issues and determine corrective actions.
• Participates in PPTs and assists in developing IEPs for students.
• Assists students and staff in implementing IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and state/federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and staff to assess student abilities and needs, including students with special needs.
• Provides counseling to students and parents to promote growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates student information to colleges and employers as required.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and supports orientation of new teachers.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Differentiated instruction

IEP development

Data analysis

Communication with families

Staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.


• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.


• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.


• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.


• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.


• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.


• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.


• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.


• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.


• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.


• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.


• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.


• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.


• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.


• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.


• Ability to organize and coordinate work.


• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.


• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.


• Masters Degree in Special Education.

Experience

• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt