Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Responsible To:             Principal

Primary Responsibility: To contribute to the goals and objectives of the School                                            by providing a quality educational program for students

                                           with special needs enrolled in the School Program.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a classroom educational program which addresses the individual goals and objectives documented in students’ Individual Educational Plan.
• Utilizes educational strategies consistent with the school’s curriculum.
• Coordinates services with the child’s family, therapists and sending district as appropriate.
• Provides an educational screening for children referred to the school as requested.
• Directly oversees all Classroom Aides assigned to the classroom.
• Writes and carries out weekly lesson plans.
• Attends all meetings, conferences and home visits pertaining to classroom students and acts as team coordinator for all planning/review meetings and Child Study Team visits.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new programs and services.
• Prepares, maintains and transmits accurate written and oral reports for each child following the school’s guidelines.
• Invest in professional growth by attending meetings, conferences and continuing education programs.
• Physically handles and lifts children within the classroom environment.
• Provides instruction and supervision for student teachers.
• Serves as program manager for all children in classroom.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education with certifications in K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities, or Teacher of the Handicapped.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: 60-85K (12 months)

Full Benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Coverage in Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance (up to 100,000/year) and LTD benefits
• Generous time off including personal, sick and vacation time
• 403(b) plan and employer matching
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Patti Chambers Professional Development Fund
• Ancillary benefits including but not limited to: Expanded EAP (Employer Assistance Program), HSA/FSA/DCA plans, optional accidental, critical illness and hospitalization coverage, supplemental life insurance, discounted pet insurance and other employee discounts