Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

REPORTS TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current state teaching certificate in Special Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Positive interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated team building skills.

• Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws.

• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.

• Computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology are desired.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher work calendar. Benefits as defined in the teacher's negotiated agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and assist in providing appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities.

• Assist in the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) in accordance with district policies and procedures.

• Supervise and coordinate special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.

• Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.

• Complete reviews of all special education IEP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedure, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need within the areas of compliance and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.

• Initiate screening of transfer and new referral records and contacts previous school district to obtain necessary information on new students.

• Perform and monitor evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.

• Work with principals, department heads and other team members to facilitate the integration of all students into regular classes as appropriate.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education.

• Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education instructors regarding special education procedures; assists mainstream classroom teachers with inclusion facilitation.

• Attends meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Services.
• Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Special Services or Superintendent.