Special Education Teacher-Interrelated Resource-Wolf Springs Elementary

Interrelated Resource Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Interrelated Resource Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of supporting students with a variety of disabilities. The teacher is responsible for evaluating the students current status and providing services and instructions to help the student grow in skills. Accommodations and modifications, assistive technology, consultation and direct instruction are all used by the teacher to support students.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a member of the assessment team to assist in the placement of students in special education programs.
• Develops and implements IEPs for all learning disabled students.
• Collaborates with other staff and parents to provide support and information related to the students progress as established in the students Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Consults with classroom teachers and other professionals concerned with the assessment and programming of students.
• Serves as a case manager for students with disabilities, tracking progress, conducting reevaluations, communicating with parents and ensuring appropriate services and equipment are provided.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments.

• Performs administrative duties such as hall & cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading/unloading as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees, as required.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience:      Minimum three years of experience.

Education:       Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field.

Equivalency:

Required Testing                                              Certificates and Licenses

                                                                        Kansas Teacher Certification

                                                                        Special Education Certification

Continuing Educ./ Training                               Clearances

                                                                        Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

                                                                        Kansas Certification of Health

FLSA Status                             Approval Date                                       Salary Grade

Exempt

Salary Information