Moderate to Severe Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher reports to the School Site Principal and works closely with the Director of Special Education l to ensure that Special Education services are in compliance with Special Education laws and related federal, state, local regulations, and the school’s charter.

The Special Education Teacher serves as the Case Manager for students with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher provides direct support to General Education teachers on differentiation of curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for students with special needs.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher include the responsibilities listed below.

Functions & Responsibilities

Planning / Collaboration

Plan units of study and lessons based on the general school curriculum

Write and implement learning objectives that are measurable, based on Common Core standards as well as student assessment data

Collaborate with classroom teachers, teacher assistants, and other support personnel regarding appropriate modification and adaptation of instruction for students

Works closely with the school psychologist and other providers of related services for students with disabilities to ensure optimal services as provided and that the compliance-related issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Schedule and attend weekly grade team meetings to discuss curriculum, planning, and student progress

Provide specialized materials and assist in identifying alternate device needs for students

Attend monthly SSPT meetings

Instruction / Implementation

Provide direct instructional support to all students with an IEP

Facilitate necessary accommodations for standardized testing, in accordance with the goals and objectives in each student’s IEP.

Provide direct services to students with disabilities, individually and in small groups in accordance with the student’s IEP

Administer Triennial / Initial formal assessments to inform instruction and IEP development

Administer informal assessments for IEP data collection

Administer and review end of unit tests in reading, writing, and math to track student achievement of standards

Create and administer standards based-interim assessments and personal growth plans including but not limited to : observation recording tools, checklists and inventories, rubrics, and quizzes

Assist with the implementation of behavioral management strategies that are structured, consistent, respectful and responsive to student needs.

Communication / Reporting

Maintain detailed student special education records and electronic databases for special education and all related paperwork.

Communicate with special education students on a regular basis

Attend parent / teacher conferences

Facilitate IEP Meetings

Analyze student work and assessments to inform instruction and create and execute data action plans that yield significant student progress several times per year

Coordinate IEP processes and timelines

Complete IEP Goal Progress Reports, as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned w / Caseloads of 15-18 students

Develop, support, and provide intervention support services for students without disabilities

Support the Principal in the school SSPT process

Collaborate with school Principal in completing ELPAC test

Compensation

Compensation is based on their placement on a salary scale. Compensation is determined based on years of teaching, expertise and education units.

Our pay schedule starts at $59,630 and ranges commensurate with years of experience. We also offer 100% HMO premium benefits coverage for employees and 50% premium coverage for dependents for medical, dental, and vision.

We participate in CalSTRs retirement system.

Requirements / Qualifications

Intern, Preliminary, and / or Clear Moderate to Severe Special Education Credential from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Evidence of successful experience in a constructivist, multiage / looping learning environment serving a diverse student with a variety of learning styles and abilities

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Team player!

Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate Degree or equivalent is preferred

Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Moderate noise levels

EEO Statement

Odyssey Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.