SPED ED Teacher (18/19 SY)

JOB SUMMARY

Teach elementary emotionally handicapped special education students academic, social, and motor skills in the public school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required
LICENSE: Must hold valid Indiana Teacher's License in Elementary AND Mild Interventions or EH.

Must have working knowledge of state standards, general education curriculum, IEP's, behavioral interventions, and IPS curriculum framework - Excellent organization and communication skills -- Able to adapt material.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commit to implement Differentiation instruction, including Three Tier Instruction, whole group and flexible small grouping of students.
• Assessment/Data:
Administer frequent assessments to evaluate students' continuous progress.
Analyze data - evaluate student work and assessment data to make instructional adjustments (error pattern analysis), evaluate social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Analyze classroom literacy strengths and weaknesses to formulate plans for improvement of student achievement in reading.
• Work collaboratively with other alternative education staff.
• Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students
• Provide direct, explicit comprehension instruction.
• Attend all professional development, including training that may occur during the summer.
• Maintain control that is conducive to classroom and playground safety.
• Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and behavioral issues.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by the school.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities related to monitoring students' behavior and activities in the classroom, on the playground, and during school events.

Additional Job Information:
This is for our Primary Emotional Disabilities classroom teaching position. Students are in grades 2-4.