Special Education Teacher - ED School

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing and implementing a multi-sensory individualized educational plan (IEP) for each severely emotionally disturbed (SED) child in a self-contained classroom with six to ten students; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to effective individual diagnosis, prescription, correction and evaluation.

JOB DUTIES:

Reviews prior records of students in order to identify specific educational needs
Participates in IEP meetings in order to develop an educational plan that is also supportive of the student's therapeutic program; periodically assesses and reports accomplishments relative to IEP.
Works cooperatively within the multi-disciplinary milieu, therapeutic treatment setting with psychologists, child care staff, parents, various therapists and others to develop, implement, and facilitate each student's overall treatment plan and IEP.
Administers formal and informal assessments to determine baseline levels of functioning and measure student progress.
Utilizes current teaching methods and strategies to design lesson plans that will engage students in the learning process; ensures opportunities for all students to actively participate in the learning process; assigns homework that can be accomplished independently by the students.
Prepares lesson plans weekly for review of Principal; ensures plans are sufficiently detailed for substitute staff to follow in the event of an absence; ensures lessons comply with course of study from the local school district and the California State Frameworks.
Develops and implements effective behavior management techniques appropriate for SED students and commensurate with the Agency's therapeutic and positive reinforcement philosophies; maintains a structured, organized and safe educational environment with posted classroom rules and schedules; models appropriate behaviors.
Develops and maintains individual and classroom records including progress reports, daily attendance records, fo

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Education Credential or credential eligible
Demonstrated skill in working with emotionally disturbed children or adolescents
Demonstrated skill in behavior management
Demonstrated skill in curriculum development
Ability to pass and utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within three months of hire
Ability to pass and utilize First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire
Very effective oral and written communications