Special Education Teacher

Placement:           District Assignment TBD
Supervisor:           Principal and Special Services Director
FTE/Hours:           1.0 FTE
Salary Range:       $53,895 - $76,213
Contract Days:     191 days
 
Note:  The following is a brief summary of the position. To view the full job description, please see the attached document.
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of the life skills teacher is to provide direct service and supervision of instructional assistants in following individualized educational programs (IEP) and behavioral support plans (BSP) for students with multiple and/or significant cognitive impairments.  Position requires coordination with related service providers, ongoing communication with parents, and other outside agency personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate TSPC license and certification in special education.
• Prior work experience and/or practicum experience with students with behaviors/emotional disabilities.
• Ability to supervise assistants.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to prepare educational and behavioral plans based upon formative assessment and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with the physical, mental and emotional requirements, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff.
• Such alternatives to the qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.