Lionsgate specializes in educating students living with Autism and other learning differences and offers more than a typical school:
*Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members
*40 hours/week & full benefit options *80 hours Paid Time Off
Apply online at www.lionsgateacademy.org
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing direct instruction in their academic content area; developing curriculum maps and designing lesson plans; differentiating material to meet student’s specific needs; and academic goals,and administering formative and summative assessments related to subject matter. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supervising the students within their classroom and creating meaningful classroom reinforcement systems. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.The Special Education Teacher is responsible for writing and managing student's’ academic goals on their IEP; collaborating with IEP team members; assure student’s IEP services are being met within academic areas; and reporting progress toward academic goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Communicate and collaborate regularly with student’s IEP team members including staff and families, through in person meetings, via email, and by telephone
Provide direct instruction and support towards student IEP goals and academic content area.
Provide direction to MHBAs on student specific plans and their role in supporting students in different transition settings (classroom, job site, community)
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with all individuals.
Attend student focused meetings
Track and meet timelines for due process dates and organize due process paperwork
Monitor due process documents for accuracy and compliance
Organize and oversee data collection for academic goals and objectives
Attend IEP meetings, prepared to share student progress toward IEP goals and progress within classroom environment.
Determine present levels of performance and write standards based goals
Prepare and implement lessons using best practices
Create meaningful lesson plans that address a wide range of learners and learning styles.
Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations
Regular, prompt attendance
Management of time using google calendar.
Strong computer skills and administration (ex: google programs)
Participates in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, trainings, committees, etc.
OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data or regulations. Ability to write reports and professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, families, and students.
COMPETENCIES:
Collaboration and Teamwork
Knowledge of Student Characteristics and Resources
Time Management
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility and Responsiveness
Accurate Records
Stress Management/Composure
Clear and Prompt Communication
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
Initiative
This position description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all of the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic responsibilities of all positions at Lionsgate Academy.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education
Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks
Experience with the following programs: CPI, Nurtured Heart, Re-Ed Principles, PBIS, or other programs that contribute to positive behavioral strategies, or willingness to be trained
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minnesota ASD and/or EBD teaching license
Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery
Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student