This teaching position involves working with school staff, students, and parents to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special learning needs. The role requires a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities
Teach the Alabama Course of Study (ACOS) with fidelity
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with special needs
Collaborate with other educators and specialists to ensure that IEP goals are met
Attend IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other relevant meetings
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies
Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Observe and evaluate students' performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work
Perform other duties as assigned by the school and/or district administrators
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Professional certificate in the area of responsibility issued by the Alabama State Department of Education prior to starting date
Fingerprint clearance with the Alabama State Department of Education prior to the start date
Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions
Ability to communicate clearly, orally, and in writing
Ability to effectively present information to others and respond to students, parents, and staff
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student matters
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Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
Ability to be professional in appearance, attitude, and demeanor
Ability to be punctual and comply with a precise work schedule
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned
Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum
Knowledge of current educational research
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to talk, hear, stand, and walk
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Important Details
Reports to: Principal
About the Company
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
