Special Education Teacher- Intellectual Disabilities/Autism (SLC)-SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools seeks a licensed educator to provide high-quality, individualized instruction for students with disabilities and to implement and manage the IEP process in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes creating an inclusive environment that promotes academic progress, independence, and social-emotional growth.

Required are a B.S. degree in the area and Alabama teaching certification in instructional responsibility, plus the ability to apply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the area of instructional responsibility.
• Alabama State Department of Education teaching certification in instructional responsibility.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student abilities and works with multi-disciplinary team to develop appropriate IEPs.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction focusing on academics, social skills, behavior, and communication.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education.

Skills

IEP Development

Family Collaboration

Team Collaboration

Curriculum Knowledge

State Standards

Communication Skills

Tech Proficiency

Behavior Management

Power Schools

Education

Bachelor's degree in area

Alabama teaching certification

Alternatives allowed

Job description

Job Goal:

To provide high-quality, individualized instruction and support for students with disabilities by implementing and managing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress, independence, and positive social-emotional development.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
2. Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility required.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Special Education Director or Designee

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security: Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledgeable in state core curriculum standards and district educational goals for the assigned instructional specialty.
2. Knowledge of student academic growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned.
3. Knowledge of the district's program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
5. Ability to collaborate with teachers to plan and implement based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and other educators.
7. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
8. Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, and Google products.
9. Knowledge and understanding of the district’s rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
10. Possesses the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses student abilities and works with multi-disciplinary team to develop appropriate individualized education programs as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcome
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction focusing on academics, social skills, behavior, and communication based on student needs.
3. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all student
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
6. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities as required or assigned.
7. Communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
8. Ensures confidentiality of all students’ records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
9. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
10. Establishes and maintains a professional level of rapport with other teachers, team leaders, department heads, district-level coordinators and/or program directors, and instructional support and service employees of the school district.
11. Demonstrates a positive and technically competent set of parent/community relations’ skills including oral communication, written communications, and listening skills in group and one-on-one situations as necessary.
12. Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond those exhibited in the classroom to include participation in school co-curricular programs, school and district program improvement efforts, participation in community and parent groups, and abides by and promotes high ethical standards.
13. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
14. Develops and maintains documentation of Individualized Education Programs and student progress through Special Populations in Power Schools.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 days (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

SalaryRange: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)+ $5,000 Supplement