Teacher, Mild Disabilities

Company: Shelbyville Central Schools
Location: Shelbyville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION: Teacher, Mild Disabilities EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Teaches district approved standards-based curriculum maps
• Organizes and presents daily lesson plans that reflect instructional best practices as outlines in school improvement plans or professional development initiatives
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that provide developmentally age appropriate experiences and promote student engagement
• Will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual educational plans and participate fully in IEP Team meetings.
• Will plan and implement appropriate instructional strategies in accordance with the approved curriculum and students' IEPs
• Will select, develop, and utilize appropriate materials for special needs students, including adaptive and assistive equipment and technologies, for instruction, communication, and management
• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Regularly uses data to guide educational decisions and instruction
• Will evaluate and maintain accurate records as required by the principal and Article 7, including student progress reports, academic and social growth, reports, incident reports, attendance, etc.
• Implement strategies to keep students and parents informed of academic and behavioral performance
• Identifies students' needs, makes appropriate referrals, and implements appropriate accommodations/interventions as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, or Response to Instruction Plans (RtI)
• Will develop, plan, and implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as indicated by student performance, including interventions for crisis situations
• Will plan, collaborate, and/or co-teach with general education teachers and other pertinent personnel regarding student instruction, needs, and services as indicated on student IEPs
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve and promote an effective learning atmosphere
• Creates an organized environment conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, interest/learning centers, and/or exhibits of student work
• Responds to parents' inquiries in a timely manner
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Coordinates the work of instructional assistants, volunteers, and parents in the classroom, school events, and field trips
• Has knowledge of corporation and school policies and special education regulations
• Handles the clerical functions and reports in a timely manner
• Effectively coordinates special education schedules with general education teacher and building schedules
• Provide consultative duties as determined on student IEPs
• Will actively participate on multidisciplinary teams in the assessment and observation of special education student referrals
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
  LICENSE: Valid Indiana Teaching License in the area of Mild Intervention. Under IN Rules 400 or 46-47, may be in areas of Mild Mental Handicap, Learning Disabilities, and /or Emotional Disabilities (multiple licensing preferred)
  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled
  Shelbyville Central Schools has an on-line application process. You may access the on-line application at www.shelbycs.org, click on "Job Opportunities" and then click on the "On-Line Application" link. PAPER APPLICATIONS AND R--SUM--S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
  THE R--SUM-- IS SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE ON-LINE PROCESS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO :
  Amy Dawson, Principal2003 S. Miller St.Shelbyville, IN. 46176317-398-9731amdawson@shelbycs.org
  SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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