Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility (Districtwide)

Unalaska City School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is looking for a full-time special education teacher to work districtwide in the Student Services Department. The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, and special education teams to enhance educational achievement and provision of services.

Candidates must possess a valid Alaska teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring IEPs, managing large caseloads, and collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least 30 college credits in special education.
• Knowledge of current best practices in special education.
• Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students and special education teams.
• Support student achievement and provision of services.
• Manage large caseloads effectively.

Skills

Assessment and diagnostic skills

IEP development and monitoring

Behavior management skills

Facilitating IEP meetings

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or special education

Valid Alaska teaching certificate

Job description

Location: Districtwide, Student Services Department

Position Type: Full time (1.0 FTE)

TEACHING/CERTIFIED POSITION: Requires Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s). (for information visit http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification).

Make a difference for the children in your community!

Position Summary: The successful individual will work closely with students, families and special education teams at multiple schools to support student achievement and provision of services. This individual will demonstrate the ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team working effectively to enhance the educational program within the school and district. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent assessment and diagnostic skills as well as skills in IEP development and progress monitoring.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or special education (must possess a minimum of 30 college credits in special education).
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education - visually handicapped and/or orientation and mobility (Candidate must have appropriate credential for Teacher of Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility).
• Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptions.
• Must be flexible and able to work with colleagues and community members in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of current best practices in the field of special education.
• Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation for parental concern regarding students and be available to parents.
• Behavior management skills.
• Skills facilitating challenging/mediated IEP meetings to reach appropriate educational programs focused on students.
• Demonstrated skills delivering SPED professional development in a variety of research-based strategies.
• Knowledge of AK state SPED legal and procedural compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in special education preferred.
• Recent experience teaching special education and general education.
• Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Compensation:

Salary is dependent on experience and education. The Juneau School District offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan.