Teacher - FAA Low Incidence at MSHS 2023-2024

Teacher - Low Incidence Special Education - Moderate/Severe (Functional Applied Academics) Start date 8/1/2023. Background check, TB test and Drug Screen required. Maintains Certificates or Licenses

The Teacher - Moderate/Severe supports the instructional process with specific responsibility for facilitating learning for special education students; instructing, assessing, and program planning for students with a primary disability of autism, moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, serious emotional and behavioral disorders, and multiple disabilities; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining, and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as a resource for students, parents, and District personnel; working within a pull- out environment or within a self-contained classroom.

Essential Functions

1. Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
2. Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to ensure appropriate care for children.
3. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
4. Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g. OT, PT, Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.
5. Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
6. Differentiates instruction (e.g. online curriculum, alternative curriculum, multimedia, assistive technology, modified content, multi-sensory, etc.) supporting different instructional avenues that address individualized learning within established curriculum guidelines.
7. Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, student`s achievements, develop methods for improvement, and reinforce classroom goals with family partners.  
8. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
9. Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. grades, IEPs, etc.); providing up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
10. Manages student behavior supporting a safe and optimal learning environment.
11. Monitors students` behavior and/or activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment.
12. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent teacher conferences, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
13. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, exit plans, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
14. Reports incidents and appropriate documentation (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, emergency safety intervention, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
15. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
16. Supervises paraeducators (e.g. training, scheduling, supporting, etc.) to monitor performance and ensure standards are achieved.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications

Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry

Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions

Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws

Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management strategies

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data

Ability to communicate with tact and patience

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals 

Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans

Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative

Ability to work under limited supervision

Education, Certification

Bachelors or Masters degree

KSDE Approved Licensure

Experience

Job-related experience within a specialized field is required

Physical Demands, Working Environment

This position generally requires the following physical demands: frequent lifting and carrying up to seventy-five (75) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 60% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in some varying atmospheric conditions.

Attendance

All employees are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and report to work on time every day.  Frequent unscheduled absences, including late arrivals and early departures, are grounds for discipline, up to and including discharge.

Reports To: Building Principal

Clearances:

Cleared Background Check

Current TB Test

Maintains Certificates or Licenses

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