Special Education Teacher Pool

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Sick leave and personal leave

Credit reimbursement

Job summary

Vallivue School District in Idaho seeks a qualified educator in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education to deliver an instructional program aligned with IEP goals and district guidelines. The position emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, strong behavior management, and collaboration with the case manager to tailor supports for students with diverse needs.

The role requires familiarity with IDEA, ADA, and 504, effective communication with families, and ability to produce

Qualifications

• Certifications/Endorsements: 7029 Generalists K/12; Standard Exceptional Child
• Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate or Exceptional Child Certificate
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Strong background in behavior management, curriculum, and writing and implementing IEPs
• Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to special education
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push/pull up to one hundred pounds
• Knowlege of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate practices
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups
• Strong background in Idaho Core Standards and curriculum integration
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and prepare lessons with appropriate difficulty
• Modify instruction according to IEPs
• Collaborate with case manager and specialists
• Maintain and analyze student data for progress
• Prepare students for district/state testing
• Establish classroom rules and behavior expectations
• Engage students to develop language and academic skills
• Communicate with parents about progress and concerns
• Protect students and materials; ensure safety and confidentiality
• Coordinate with staff on adaptations and accommodations
• Recordkeeping and reporting as required by policy

Skills

Teaching methods

Behavior management

Curriculum development

IEP knowledge

Federal/state law knowledge

Physical lifting

Diverse learners

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate or Exceptional Child Certificate

7029 Generalists K/12; Standard Exceptional Child

Job description

Qualifications

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate or Exceptional Child Certificate
Certifications/Endorsements: 7029 Generalists K/12; Standard Exceptional Child
Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management
Strong background in behavior management, curriculum, and writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans
Strong background in federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to special education
Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds
Knowledge of the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
Ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations
Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
Strong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core Standards
Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction and in creating and completing required reports
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
Work well with students, staff, and the public
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work under deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Primary Responsibility To

Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Job Summary

To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program that will provide for them the best possible academic knowledge and skills. To help pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education according to the guidelines outlined in each student’s Individual Education Plan.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Instruction
Prepare for assigned classes
Design lessons with an appropriate level of difficulty which provide content in a logical and sequential manner
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities
Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Devise written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts, and use them to evaluate student progress on a regular basis
Prepare students academically for all district, state, and federal testing
Display command of the subject matter
Budget class time effectively
Other Duties to Students
Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
Establish and communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Engage children in conversation to encourage language development
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans
Professional Contacts and Activities
Attend and participate in faculty meetings
Organize a meeting at least once annually with the case manager, parents, and other professional staff to review and revise the IEP and placement of each assigned pupil
Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methods
Provide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basis
Special Education-Specific Duties
Provide instruction to classified pupils in accordance with each pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Work cooperatively with regular education teaching staff to coordinate instructional activities and to monitor the progress of each pupil
Provide support instruction in the regular classroom or the resource center as assigned
Coordinate and cooperate with other members of the staff in the development of adaptations, modifications, accommodations, and instructional methods
Provide home instruction to confined special education pupils as assigned
Consult with members of the child study team regarding each pupil's educational program, academic program and personal growth
Plan, coordinate, and lead the implementation of IEPs including modifications and accommodations
Participate in the development of the District's plan for special education
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, as indicated on IEP’s, and as often as general education students are evaluated and informed of their progress
Assist in the evaluation of students referred for special education services
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records in accordance with applicable federal and state law, (including IDEA, ADA, and 504), administrative rules, and Board policy
Input data in a timely fashion

Other

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules
Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
Seek assistance should emergencies arise
Represent the school district in a positive manner
Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

District benefit package for full time employees working 20+ hours per week:

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal and/or director of special services in conformance with District policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C.

• 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C.
• 33-513 Professional Personnel I.C.
• 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts I.C.
• 33-1201 Certificate Required I.C.
• 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance IDAPA 08.02.02.019 Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate IDAPA 08.02.02.028 Exceptional Child Certificate IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders