Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher - High School

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Principal and the Director of Student Services, teach children with various disabling conditions.

Representative Duties:
-Deliver a daily academic program to pupils in a special class on a regular school campus.

-Develop individual and group behavior management programs.

-Develop and implement individualized educational programs in cooperation with parents and other team members.

-Plan and implement appropriate integration experiences for pupils.

-Provide individualized instruction in appropriate areas of pre-academics/academics, language, self-help, motor, pre-vocational, and socialization skills as appropriate.

-Collaborate, as needed, with other professionals involved in the program for the child with disabilities, such as Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, and regular classroom teachers.

-Adjust educational schedule on an individual basis to coordinate with OT, PT speech therapist and regular classroom teacher.

-Communicate with parents.

-Assess, create, adapt and apply learning methods and materials to meet needs of the children.

-Train and guide Special Education Assistants assigned to the program.

-Participate as a member of the IEP Team in:

-assessing and planning activities for pupils enrolled in program.

-curriculum development and classroom instruction.

-classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

-child guidance principles and practices related to students with special education needs.

-problems and concerns of students with special needs.

-curriculum and lesson plan development to meet IEP goals.

-equipment operation related to special education students.

-terminology involved in special education programs.

-behavior modification techniques.

Ability to:
-Instruct special education students in individualized tasks to achieve IEP goals.
-Understand and relate to children with special needs.
-Operate and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
-Monitor and evaluate student progress.
-Train and provide work direction to others.
-Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
-Maintain records and prepare reports.
-Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
-Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
-Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
-Work independently with little direction.
-Meet schedules and time lines.
-Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

(Birch Agency offers competitive pay and assists in negotiating desired compensation with clients)

*Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position*

Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you quialify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.

Email: asanchez@birchagency.com

Phone: 424-500-8394

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

License/Certification:

• License to teach severely delayed or disabled children (Required)
• California Mild/Moderate Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person