Special Education Teacher Mod/Severe

*This Position is for Immediate Hire with a Sign-on Bonus!!!* Job Description *SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER* *Reports To: Education Coordinator Exemption Status: Exempt* *PRE-REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS: * Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe.
Must become certified in Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act) within 90 days of employment.
*WORK HOURS: *Monday-Friday *GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: * The Special Education Teacher’s instructional duties include, but are not limited to: writing IEPs (Individual Education Plan) and ITPs (Individual Transition Plan); assist in the development of BIPs, developing academic and behavioral programs; delivering instruction in the domains of community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, independent living skills and social skills; reporting student progress; developing classroom schedules; maintaining student data systems; and creating and facilitating student transition plans.
Instruction will emphasize acquisition of functional and academic skills in the least restrictive manner and setting as specified in the IEP.
Responsible for supervision and behavioral management of staff and students.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *Essential duties include, but are not limited to: * Provide quality specialized academic instruction to students in a self-contained classroom along an academic or functional skills classroom track.
Provide multiple learning opportunities, independent skills, communication and socialization.
* Develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) reports, goals and objectives; attend IEP meetings; establish, maintain and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP.
* Individualize curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards to meet student’s specific needs and/or learning styles.
* Maintain a highly structured classroom and appropriate level of student supervision at all times.
* Administer standardized and non-standardized tests; develop curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with state guidelines.
* Prepare lesson plans, progress reports, report cards and incident reports in a timely manner.
* Observe and record academic and behavioral student progress daily.
* Develop student’s behavior management skills and implement Specialized Classroom Management (SCM).
* Identify and recommend students for Workability and assist in supervision of on-campus classroom job assignments.
* Ensure classroom staff attend to the basic physical needs of students, including feeding, toileting and diapering, and ensuring students receive required medications.
* Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, communicate effectively and interface with multi- disciplinary team including parents, caregivers, social services, district personnel and other outside support agencies.
* Follow guidelines of Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) and Positive Behavior Interventions (PBI).
* Attend in-service trainings and all other required meetings.
* Provide classroom orientation or training for classroom staff.
* Complete additional assignments as specified by supervisor.
* Adhere to all policies and procedures found in the Dynamic Hope Employee Handbook.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* * Manage and supervise Teaching Assistants and Aides in their daily duties in and out of the classroom.
* Provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective actions when needed with the assistance of the campus Principal and Human Resources.
* Provide coaching, feedback and performance management to classroom staff.
* Monitor rest and meal breaks ensuring compliance.
* Ensures subordinates follow company policies and procedures.
* Effectively motivates subordinates to attain organizational goals and objectives.
* Keep employees challenged through job enrichment.
* Promotes a performance oriented environment.
* Supervises fairly and consistently with policies and procedures.
* Conducts daily/weekly staff meetings.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Special education: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: In person