Teacher - Low Incidence Special Education (Anticipated Openings)

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a Teacher - Moderate/Severe to support special education students in a pull-out or self-contained classroom. You will assess progress, develop individual learning plans, and collaborate with families and staff to improve outcomes.

The role involves differentiating instruction, maintaining records, and ensuring student safety in various educational settings. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read technical information, compose documents, and facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
• Ability to communicate with tact and patience.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and

Responsibilities

• Administers evaluative tools to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives and goals; provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, and other school personnel to improve student outcomes.
• Differentiates instruction to address individualized learning within curriculum guidelines.
• Informs parents and guardians of student progress and achievement.
• Instructs students to improve success in academics, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Maintains documents and records in accordance with guidelines and legal requirements.
• Monitors student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Participates in IEP meetings, staff meetings, and parent conferences.
• Prepares written materials (grades, attendance, IEPs, progress reports) to document student progress.
• Reports incidents and maintains student safety as required by policy.
• Responds to inquiries to resolve issues and provide information.
• Supervises paraeducators to ensure standards are achieved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office software

Instructional differentiation

Record keeping

Communication with families

Student behavior management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Office software

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13657636

Purpose Statement

The Teacher - Moderate/Severe supports the instructional process with specific responsibility for facilitating learning for special education students; instructing, assessing, and program planning for students with a primary disability of autism, moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, serious emotional and behavioral disorders, and multiple disabilities; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining, and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as a resource for students, parents, and District personnel; working within a pull- out environment or within a self-contained classroom.

Essential Functions

• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to ensure 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.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g. OT, PT, Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates instruction (e.g. online curriculum, alternative curriculum, multimedia, assistive technology, modified content, multi-sensory, etc.) supporting different instructional avenues that address individualized learning within established curriculum guidelines.
• Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, student's achievements, develop methods for improvement, and reinforce classroom goals with family partners.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. grades, IEPs, etc.); providing up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior supporting 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.) providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent‑teacher conferences, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, exit plans, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents and appropriate documentation (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, emergency safety intervention, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
• Supervises paraeducators (e.g. training, scheduling, supporting, etc.) to monitor performance and ensure standards are achieved.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications
• Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
• Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management strategies
• Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
• Ability to communicate with tact and patience
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and