Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals; discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out. The teacher understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Essential functions: Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students. Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum.

Helps to develop and implement lesson plans. Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects. Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students.

Guides and reinforces students' understanding of classroom rules and procedures. Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs. Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation.

Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments. Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals. Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians.

Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child's specific needs and accomplishments. Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Provides model of exemplary conduct for students.

Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (e.g. All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.). General Responsibilities: Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the vales of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc. Promotes continuous process improvements.

Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles. Responsible for always maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records. Displays commitment to continuous learning, including professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members.

Maintains compliance with TB, and flu, and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school. PIfd2644e982a5-25448-35539004