Dodane na: Inne w Philadephia | Ostatnio zaktualizowany: |
Job Description
The Low Incidence Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct support for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. This teacher will demonstrate professional leadership through collaborative case management with general education teachers, para professionals, and related service providers.
Classroom Responsibilities
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students, including Functional Academics, Daily Living Skills, Transition Skills, and Social Skills.
Use progress monitoring-tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies, programming and IEPs
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
Demonstrate strong pedagogy
KPPS classroom responsibilities
Special Education Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized education plans
Meet with general education teachers, para professionals, and related service providers to review IEPs, answer questions, collaborate on strategies and supports as needed to implement IEPs for students with fidelity
Liaise with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
Professional Responsibilities
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)
School Responsibilities
Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
Chaperone field lessons/field trips
Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.