Montana Office Of Public Instruction Columbia Falls , MT 59912
Posted 2 days ago
SY2024-25
BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
Voluntary health, vision and dental insurance, including voluntary TeleHealth
Paid sick days
Paid personal days
Employee Assistance Program
TRS (Teacher's Retirement System)
Life Insurance (SD6 paid)
Position closing: Open until filled
Qualifications: Montana Certification with a 32A SPE Special Education PK-12
Locations: CFHS
Reports to: Special Education Director / Building Principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
Monitors students’ progress in and outside special education room.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair, etc…) for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
Ability to team teach with general education teacher on planning, conducting, evaluating, etc.
Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
Ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.
Ability to effectively use technology to enhance instruction and communication.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability of effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of electronic and technology devices, as well as basic office equipment, copiers, calculators, personal computers, telephone/voicemail, fax.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, and may on occasion work outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety and well-being of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand; twist at the neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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