JH Resource/Inclusion Teacher

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Carry out the aims and objectives of Paoli Community Schools

• Create an inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments

• Communicate regularly with parents

• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences

• Attend all required staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible

• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff

• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties

• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies.

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities

• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting

• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers and update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations

• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs

• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

• use relevant technology to support instruction

• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students; maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

• establish positive relationships with students

• participate in department, school and parent meetings

• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Masters with 18 hrs of 500 level subject area course work preferred

• Meet the Indiana licensing requirements for the subject area

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

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

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