Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Special Education Teacher (Per Diem) - CREC Resource Group

Position Purpose

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Special Education Support Professional to work in a local education organization with special needs students. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services according to the needs of the child, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living. Strong candidates will work collaboratively to implement district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Position Length/Examples Include

• Covering a medical leave

• Covering a maternity leave

• Supporting a district for several months at 1-3 days per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and current Connecticut State Certification

• Previous experience working with students who have social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Program ("IEP") for students.

• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.

• Collaborates with pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.

• Coordinates with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, curriculum/Common Core standard etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Experience working in educational setting with special education students with behavioral issues.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, LEAs, students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment such as personal computers, copy machines, fax machines, and telephones

Travel Requirements

As needed

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Physical demands may include moving therapy equipment and helping lift or move students on and off equipment. May include driving to and between assigned sites.

To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php.

Job ID12532 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities (Careers)