Special Education Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JobID: 5316

Position Type:

Teaching/Professional Job Postings/Special Ed Teacher

Date Posted:

6/3/2024

Location:

GOINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Date Available:

08/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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REMINDER: NO INTERNAL CERTIFIED OR CONTINUING CONTRACT CANDIDATES MAY APPLY, DEADLINE TO CHANGE ASSIGNMENTS WAS 6/1/2024

Full-Time: 185 Day Contract

Contract Start Date: August 2024

Monday

• Friday

Salary: $50,000 minimum - $82,508 maximum base + Benefits

Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month

Laramie County School District #1

Teacher

• Affective Needs

Purpose Statement

The Affective Needs Teacher is dedicated to supporting the educational and emotional development of students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide a structured and supportive learning environment, enabling students to achieve their academic goals while also addressing their social and emotional needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, prepare and implement course content, format, structure and schedule.

• Develop, plan, prepare and implement classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students' affective needs.

• Provide specialized instruction to help students develop coping strategies and improve social skills.

• Create a classroom environment that offers a high degree of structure and consistent routines.

• Collaborate with other educators, specialists, and families to support the holistic development of students.

• Utilize positive behavior interventions and supports to manage classroom dynamics and promote student success.

• Integrate academic standards with social-emotional learning to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

• Engage in ongoing professional development related to affective education and behavioral management.

• Assist in the supervision and direction of affective needs paraeducator(s)

• Monitor student learning and progress to evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instructional, supports and services.

• Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include knowledge of behavior management techniques and educational strategies for students with emotional disturbances; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: developing standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required

Certificates and Licenses: Exceptional Generalist or Exceptional Specialist in Behavior & Emotional Disabilities

First Aid Certificate preferred

MANDT training

Continuing Educ. / Training: Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance

HIRING MANAGER: Joshua Goehring

Title: Goins Elementary School Principal

Phone: 307-771-2620