Special Education Teacher: Behavior & Inclusion Leader

Gasconade Co School District R2; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gasconade Co School District R2 in Missouri seeks a certified special education teacher to provide individualized instruction and inclusive classroom support for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes adapting lessons to meet diverse needs and enabling access to the general education curriculum with appropriate supports.

The position requires Missouri teaching certification, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certification.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student.
• Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning.
• Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks).
• Understands how to use data to drive student learning.
• Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading.
• Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinking.
• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning.
• Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities.
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning.
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs.
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law.
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growth.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and district policy.
• Participate on building, district and/or education committees.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned by the administration as reasonably required.
• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies as guided through modifications and accommodations.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meets with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their child and their individualized educational needs.
• Confers with parents, administrators, school psychological examiners, counselors, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provides crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assists in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Criminal background clearance

Job description

Gasconade Co School District R2 in Missouri seeks a certified special education teacher to provide individualized instruction and inclusive classroom support for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes adapting lessons to meet diverse needs and enabling access to the general education curriculum with appropriate supports.

The position requires Missouri teaching certification, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to district policies.