Hillside Family of Agencies is hiring : Teacher I Music in City of Auburn

Overview

The Teacher I prepares, plans, and delivers specially designed classroom instruction to meet the diverse needs of Hillside’s student population. The Teacher I supports students’ academic and emotional growth based on their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver specially and individually designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for students in the classroom.
• Prepare lessons, units, and projects that align with learning objectives.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
• Create, assign, and grade various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects based on designated curriculum.
• Implement and monitor the progress of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with related service providers and clinicians on a regular basis to discuss student progress concerns and determine remedies.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis to discuss student progress and address concerns.
• Develop students’ IEPs and participate in Committee for Special Education meetings.
• Collect and analyze student data for instructional planning and progress reporting via IEPs, progress notes, and report cards.
• Administer formative and summative assessments for instructional planning and progress monitoring.
• Provide direction and guidance to support staff working in the classroom.
• Actively participate in Education Department staff meetings.
• Engage in professional learning communities and opportunities.
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment for students and staff.
• Recognize and address aggressive student behavior in alignment with learned Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques, including the use of physical intervention.
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to the role.

Education & Experience

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies (Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making), the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated :

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Considerations

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

Pay range : $60,500 minimum to $84,500 maximum, based on experience.

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