Elementary Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (25-26 Anticipated Opening)

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Job Ttitle: Elementary Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (25-26 Anticipated Opening)

Company: Alabama State Board of Education


Description: Description:JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Special Education TeacherJob Goal: TQ provide an educational environment in which special education students succeed academically, socially and physically inaccordance with school system philosophy, goals and objectives.Report To: PrincipalSupervises: Students and ParaprofessionalsQualifications: Bachelors’ Degree or higher in Special Education K-12, K6 or 6-12. Valid Alabama teacher certificate. Background clearancerequired.Salary: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs. (May be required)
• Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required. (May be required)
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assesses students’ needs for transition and related services.

• Participates in the development of students’ individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.
• Implements the students’ IEPs.
• Schedules and participates in IEP meetings
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.
• Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.
• Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel to maximize student progress, and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.
• Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with peers, parents, administrators, and other school system staff to maximize student achievement.
• Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs and instructional priorities.

I I . Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans. * Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.

• Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ special needs.
• Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
• Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Communicates, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or immediate supervisor.

Salary: $47600 – 91912 per year

Location: Selma, AL

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:29:23 GMT


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