Classroom Teacher - Guadalupe Centers School
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Job Title: | Special Education Teacher |
| Job Location: | Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools |
| Beginning: | Immediately |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Guadalupe Centers School |
| Kansas City, MO 64127 | |
| Telephone: |
816-991-0313 |
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Job Description:
Summary:
The SPED Teacher helps students learn subject matters and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
Reports To: Director of Special Services & Building Principal
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Summary:
The SPED Teacher helps students learn subject matters and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
Reports To: Director of Special Services & Building Principal
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares and schedules individual pupil staffing conferences according to timelines; initiates IEP conferences as appropriate.
- Write IEPs using district software (SpedTrack)
- Complete all necessary paperwork to follow the state and district compliance requirements.
- Prepares and submits reports according to timelines outlined in the Missouri State plan; responds to requests for information as required.
- Prepare Transition Plans for secondary students.
- Identifies the specific learning needs of each pupil properly identified as disabled and maintains a clear record of the pupil’s instructional experience and progress in the permanent Special Education file.
- Plans and utilizes instructional materials, procedures and equipment according to each pupil’s specific disability.
- Schedules pupils for instruction in cooperation with the Director of Special Services, principal and other members of the building staff.
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.
- Keeps accurate attendance records; maintains discipline in the classroom.
- Works with the Co-Teaching model alongside the General Education teacher.
- Acts as resource to building staff regarding disabilities methods, accommodations and materials.
- Utilizes differentiated instruction and the IEP guiding document for all instructions.
- Administering national, state and district assessments throughout the school year.
- Receives and forwards to the Director all referrals from appropriate sources.
- Coordinates all activities and procedures with the Director of Special Services and Building Principal.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Attend all meetings with parents and give input concerning the creation of an Individual Education Plan or a 504 Plan.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice, cultural competence, and ability to meet the specific instructional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
- 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, IEPs, and 504.
- Committed to working with under-served students.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.
- Missouri State Certification in Secondary Education.
- Two to four years of experience working in a classroom setting.
- Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.
- Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.
- Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following)
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
- Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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