Special Education Teacher - Basehor-Linwood Middle School

Title: Special Education TeacherReports to: Building PrincipalPosition Summary: The special education teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students through rich learning experiences, case studies, and a variety of primary and secondary source documents.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in Special Education ServicesCurrently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in at least one area of special educationDemonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instructionDesire and ability to work with students and staffA willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principalThe ability and willingness to communicate with parentsAbility to plan, organize, and see that activities are completedProficient in data collection and reportingExcellent written and oral skillsProficient in Microsoft and Google applications Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related fieldValid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in Special Education servicesEssential Functions:Ability to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of studentsAbility to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individualeducational needs of studentsAbility to ensure all activities conform to District guidelinesAbility to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of theschool district and communityAbility to react to change in an instructional and productive manner, and handle othertasks as assignedAbility to be mobile in the classroomAbility to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness, and makechanges to instruction techniques to improve student achievementAbility to work to implement the vision and mission of the districtAbility to work with technology/computer systemsAbility to supervise, direct, motivate, and correct employee's job performanceAbility to model commitment and dedication to workAbility to work independently and without supervision, and complete work in an efficient manner General Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment for learningCommunicates with parents and counselors on a student's progressParticipates in curriculum and other developmental programsParticipates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activitiesMaintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to special education servicesEnsures that all activities conform to district guidelinesCommunicates effectively with all members of the school district and communityWorks effectively with community organizationsReacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assignedSupports the value of educationSupports the mission and vision of USD #458Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniquesAdheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanOther duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education or other Administrative Staff Physical Requirements: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turningTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Term of Employment: 10 months (188 Days); Academic school year as assignedEvaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.