Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals;

discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and / or small group pull-out.

The teacher understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Essential functions :

• Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
• Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum. Helps to develop and implement lesson plans.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students.
• Guides and reinforces students' understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs.
• Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation.
• Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments.
• Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals.
• Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents / guardians.
• Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child's specific needs and accomplishments.
• Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provides model of exemplary conduct for students.
• Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (e.g. All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.).

General Responsibilities :

• Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc.
• Understands, adheres to, and upholds the vales of MJ Care, Inc.
• Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc.
• Promotes continuous process improvements.
• Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles.
• Responsible for always maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records.
• Displays commitment to continuous learning, including professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members.
• Maintains compliance with TB, and flu, and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school.

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