Special Education Applied Skills Teacher - Salamonie Elementary School

Position Title: Special Education TeacherTerms of Employment: 185 DaysJob SummaryThe Special Education Teacher is responsible to provide for the educational development andwell-being of each student served.Employment RequirementsValid Indiana teaching license, with current CPR/AED certificationEssential Job DutiesPlans and implements lessons based on the Early Childhood Foundations developed and adopted by the Indiana Department of Education (for elementary teachers)Provides direct and/or indirect services to students according to each Individual Education Program (IEP)Participates in the case conference committee meetings as the student's teacher, providing present levels of performance and suggested goals, objectives and/or benchmarks for consideration by the committeeMonitors the implementation of each student's IEP and provides progress reports to each student's parents/guardianCommunicates with parents on a regular basis regarding the progress of their children, specific issues, and what is happening in the classroom in generalDesigns a well-ordered arrangement and appearance of the learning environment within the preschool classroomConducts developmental assessments used for data collection and analysisEstablishes procedures of classroom management and/or processes for specific behavioral intervention plansEnsures the safety of preschool students within the preschool classroom and upon the rest of the school groundsTreats each child with dignity and respectEncourages students to use their Lifeskill and Lifelong GuidelinesDirects implementation of services provided by classroom assistantsAttends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and assumes responsibility for continued professional growthDirects issues and problems to the appropriate person in a timely and appropriate mannerFollows the established policies, practices, and procedures of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, and Huntington Special ServicesPerform other duties and responsibilities as requiredJob DescriptionSpecial Education TeacherPage 2Essential Cognitive FactorsUse independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problemsPlan, organize and schedule prioritiesDiscreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive mattersMake independent decisions in accordance with established policies and proceduresTactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staffCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the communityEfficiently use cleaning materials, supplies and equipmentWork assigned overtimePhysical Factors(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)Sitting/standing - constantlyStooping/kneeling/crouching - constantlyHearing and speaking clearly - constantlyLifting (up to 50 lbs.) - frequentlyThe Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Building/Campus Salamonie Elementary School