Special Education Teacher - 24/25 SY Amergis

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12.  The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum 
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities 
• Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff 
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student’s IEP, as appropriate 
• Maintains accurate student records 
• Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities 
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
• Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracks student’s performance
• Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents 
• Follows School District policies and procedures 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred 
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations 
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred 
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required 
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age