Special Education Teacher - Elmont Elementary

Seaman School District USD 345; Elmont (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman School District USD 345 seeks a Special Education Interrelated Resource Teacher to provide specially designed instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in inclusive and resource settings. You will design instruction using IEP goals, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to support access to the general curriculum.

The role emphasizes implementing IEPs, accommodations, and progress monitoring within a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement on file in the Central Office OR a Plan of Study toward special education endorsement.
• A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs of students.
• Ensure activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all district members.
• Work with community organizations.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure students served are in their least restrictive environment.
• Assist with curriculum accommodations/modifications and classroom strategies.
• Maintain confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Assist teachers in development and implementation of curriculum accommodations.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Student development

Collaborative communication

Classroom management

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

KS teaching license w/ SPED endorsement

Plan of Study toward SPED endorsement

Job description

Purpose

The Special Education Interrelated Resource Teacher provides specially designed instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in inclusive and resource settings. The teacher uses IEP goals, student data, and individual needs to design instruction that promotes access to the general education curriculum and student progress.

The teacher collaborates with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and administration to implement IEPs, provide appropriate accommodations and supports, monitor progress, and adjust instruction. The teacher creates a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and academic growth.

Responsible to: Director of Special Services and Principal Date: July 2024

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

2. Current Kansas State Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement on file in the Central Office. OR a Plan of Study working toward special education endorsement.

3. A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning.

Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.

• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.

• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.

• Work effectively with community organizations.

• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Ensure all students served are in their least restrictive environment.

• Support the value of an education.

• Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.

• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.

• Occasionally requires move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.

• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.

• Requires the ability to occasionally travel.

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.

• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities

• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational concerns.

• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation process when requested.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of students' Individual Education Plan (IEP).

• Plan and implement effective lessons based on the student IEP's, BIP’s, using time, materials and resources effectively.

• Implement training and other activities as recommended by related service providers, including occupational and physical therapists.

• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.

• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.

• In conjunction with the IEP team, provide the students with the least restrictive environment for all IEP goals.

• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.

• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

• Direct and supervise the work of special education paraprofessionals as assigned.

• When working in the general education classrooms, establish and maintain a positive climate for learning working in concert with the general education instructors.

• Design instructional activities that are aligned with current district curriculum and instructional practices.

• When needed, provide daily feeding and/or mealtime supervision, toileting and hygiene care as needed.

• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.

• Provide appropriate information to students and families regarding community agencies and services available to them.

• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.

• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.

• Adhere to required program guidelines as defined by the Kansas Special Education Process Manual.

• Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.

• Assist with public awareness activities that lead to a better understanding of the needs of exceptional children.

• Assist students in developing feelings of self-worth and in making social adjustments, which permit them to cope with disabilities.

• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.

• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

• Obtain prior approval for all special activities and expenditures.

• Adhere to all district health and safety policies

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services, the principal or other administrative staff, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.