Long Term Substitute - Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher

DescriptionColumbus school district is seeking a long-term substitute Middle School Cross Categorical teacher who is interested in working in a collaborative environment with a fun-loving, energetic, and welcoming staff. This position is to fill a family/medical leave and will begin early September, 2026 and run until early November, 2026.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and provides the necessary supervision and builds relationships with all students to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.Develop, implement, and update College and Career Ready Individual Education Plans that accurately reflect student current levels of performance, effects of disability and SMART goals that will demonstrate rigorous progress in academic, social-emotional, behavior, daily living and communication.Teaches authentic skills to students who require explicit instruction in areas of emotional and behavioral development.Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-reflection.Plans instruction to achieve clearly communicated unit/lesson learning targets that reflect state academic standards and District objectives.Understands that students differ in their learning style and differentiates/refines instructional strategies to actively engage students while monitoring and improving student learning.Plans and teaches alongside a regular education teacher, implementing a co-plan/co-serve approach.Evaluates students' progress and provides specific, continuous feedback and progress reports.Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make short-term and long-range instructional decisions as well as individual student goals.Maintains and respects the confidentiality of all student information/records and school personnel information.Participates in professional meetings (in-service, faculty, department, grade level, and evaluation).Participates in professional development, continuing education and professional organizations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Possess good organizational skills.Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate, and cultivate a strong school culture.Experience working with a diverse population of students.Ability to manage multiple priorities and establish an efficient, flexible schedule to achieve operational goals.Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing.Ability to operate with a growth mindset and seek opportunities for feedback.Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that strives for life-long learning, and improved student achievement.Ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.Knowledge of and skill in the application of all statutes, rules, regulations, case law, and school board policies affecting student records, attendance and discipline.Knowledge of and skill in use of technology for appropriate managing of student records and attendance.Exemplary knowledge of conflict resolution, NVCI, and other techniques.Experience with data-driven decision-making.Working knowledge of trauma informed schools.Working knowledge of equitable multi-level systems of supportWorking knowledge of current best practices around mental health and positive behavioral interventions.