Special Education Teacher - SLD Focus

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fargo Public Schools in Fargo, North Dakota invites applications for a full-time Special Education teacher focusing on specific learning disabilities (SLD). The position requires collaboration with parents and school staff to support individualized education plans and student progress.

Responsibilities include direct instruction, IEP-driven planning, behavior support, and coordination with a team of paraeducators and specialists to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
• ND teaching license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Strong interest in serving students with complex needs.
• Understanding of child development stages and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and nonverbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of current programming trends in special education.

Responsabilités

• Establishes an instructional/learning environment for students.
• Provide direct instruction to students in areas determined in the IEP: academics, communication, fine and gross motor, mobility, social/recreation/leisure, community, vocational, and independent living skills.
• Administers evaluative tools to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives and goals.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans or Behavior Intervention Plans as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a behavioral management system for students.
• Monitors students' behavior and activities in various environments.
• Prepares written materials documenting progress and meeting requirements.
• Supervises paraeducators to monitor performance.
• Collaborates with parents and staff to improve student outcomes.
• Differentiates instruction to address individualized learning needs.
• Informs parents of student progress and expectations in the home environment.
• Maintains documents and records for mandated requirements.
• Participates in meetings to convey and gather information.
• Ensures a safe and effective educational atmosphere and enforces school policy.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship building

Flexibility

Creativity

Confidentiality

SPED programming knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain

Description du poste

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Schedule: Teacher's Contract

Salary Range: From $47,393 to $91,468 annually

This position will focus on specific learning disabilities (SLD).

Responsibilities

• Establishes an instructional/learning environment for students.
• Provide direct instruction to students in the following areas as determined in the IEP: academics, communication, fine and gross motor, mobility, social/recreation/leisure, community, vocational, and independent living skills.
• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and developing individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a behavioral management system for students; Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students' behavior and/or activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Supervises paraeducators (e.g. training, scheduling, supporting, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and ensuring standards are achieved.
• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g. OT, PT, Speech Pathologist, School Psychologist, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving student educational plan objectives.
• Differentiates instruction (e.g. online curriculum, alternative curriculum, multi-media, assistive technology, modified content, multi-sensory, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with different instructional avenues that address individualized learning within established curriculum guidelines.
• Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. grades, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements. Maintains records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent teacher conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.
• Ensures a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school policy

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education
• North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date with special education endorsement
• High interest in serving students with complex needs (cognitive, communication, adaptive, behavioral, academic, social/emotional)
• Understanding of child development stages and developmentally appropriate expectations
• Strong communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of current programming trends in special education

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• Experience in supervising and scheduling paraeducators/paraprofessionals
• Special Education endorsement in one or more of the following: Autism spectrum, Emotional disabilities, Intellectual disabilities, Multiple disabilities

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email [e-mail].

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.