EC SEPARATE CONTINUUM TEACHER -WEST MARION ELEMENTARY (#175)

Length of Position:  Permanent 

Type of Benefits:  Full 

Months per year:  10 

Number of hours per week:  37.50

Number of days per week:  5

State Salary Schedule:  Yes

Reports to:  Principal

Summary of the Job:     

• Teaching Special Education students in Severe Adapted Curriculum classroom and developing programs for transition services for 18-21 year old students
• Working with general education staff to integrate students when appropriate
• Developing curriculum for the program
• Participate in and support Behavior Intervention Plans
• Maintaining necessary program paperwork including case management
• Supervise and coordinate paraprofessional staff

Essential Functions:  Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess good organizational skills while preparing student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members, arrange meetings and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the extended content standards curriculum for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives. Cooperatively work to develop & enhance curriculum and strategies with a willingness and ability to contribute new ideas. Collect and evaluate data.
• Team work and collaboration skills among professionals and paraprofessionals
• Consult/collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process while acting as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff. Dealing with students and adults in a positive manner.
• Maintain appropriate student data, fidelity monitoring and other records and submit reports as required.