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Central Elementary School CDC Transition Teacher
Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Lafayette, Tennessee |
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Central Elementary School CDC Transition Teacher
Position: Special Education CDC Transition Class Teacher Supervisory Responsibilities:
· Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals working with students who have disabilities. Duties/Responsibilities:
· Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, etc.
· Identifies the student's needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.
· Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.
· Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each students activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
· Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs.
· Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
· Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each students needs are met and plans are followed.
· Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is appropriate for his/her individual needs.
· Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
· Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
· Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
· Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
· Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
· Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
· Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
· Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, and IEPs.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Special Education required
· Appropriate state license or certification required.
· Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
· Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. · Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
· Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
· Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.