Special Education Teacher ERR

Jefferson County Joint SD 251; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Joint SD 251 in Rigby, Idaho, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The role focuses on assisting students with disabilities to achieve their educational goals through individualized learning plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate, possess strong communication skills, and be able to lift and transfer students. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate endorsed for appropriate levels and areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist students weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities to achieve educational goals.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintain student compliance files in accordance with federal and state procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of special education laws and procedures

Ability to lift and transfer students

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate

Job description

Special Education TeacherERR

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate endorsed for the appropriate levels and areas.
2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transfer students weighing up to 200 pounds with the assistance of appropriate equipment.
3. Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator

JOB GOALS

To assist students with disabilities, which meet federal and state criteria for placement in special education, in achieving individualized and general education curriculum goals and objectives as determined by the IEP.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Displays content knowledge and makes connection between content and other parts of the discipline.
2. Reflects understanding of current research and best pedagogical practice.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of special education laws and procedures.
4. Develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
5. Maintains student compliance files in accordance with federal, state and local procedures.
6. Displays thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of age group as well as exceptions to general patterns.
7. Displays solid understanding of the different approaches to learning that different students display.
8. Develops instructional goals that adequately reflect identified individual student needs as determined by evaluation or assessment.
9. Uses assessment results to plan for individual and group instruction.
10. Displays knowledge of resources and knows how to gain access to enhance student learning.
11. Designs learning activities, which are suitable to students' IEP goals.
12. Interacts with students in a polite, caring and respectful manner.
13. Conveys genuine enthusiasm for subject and students.
14. Supervises paraprofessionals and volunteers.
15. Responds to student misbehavior appropriately and successfully.
16. Demonstrates clear and accurate oral and written communication.
17. Engages students in learning.
18. Persists in seeking instructional approaches for students who have difficulty learning.
19. Makes accurate assessments of instructional effectiveness.
20. Monitors student progress toward achievement of instructional goals.
21. Communicates with students and parents about student progress on a regular basis.
22. Meet development and academic needs of students.
23. Collaborates with related service providers to meet students needs.
24. Maintains and submits data for Medicaid billing as requested.
25. Moves, lifts and positions students as required.
26. Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
27. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Building Administrator.