Special Education

Job Description

Job Description

Wesley International Academy is seeking a certified Special Education teacher for the K-5 program.

Under the supervision of the Principal, plan, provide, organize and deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and / or Middle Years Programme within the values, beliefs and philosophy of Wesley International Academy. Inspire students beyond the classroom to become lifelong learners, creative thinkers, and global citizens of the 21st Century by developing their talents in a multicultural-multilingual environment. Deliver group and individual student instruction; maintain a safe and secure classroom environment that is conducive for learning; and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plan, design, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to meet the individual needs of all students using a wide range of technologies and creative teaching styles to differentiate learning. Provide a nurturing classroom learning environment, in keeping with the mission and vision of the school.

Create and implement IEPs, participate in all required meetings and processes to meet specialized students' needs.

Inspire mixed culture and ability classes, encourage students to be critical thinkers who actively pursue open–ended and relevant units of inquiry; and participate in challenging and engaging learning opportunities.

Develop subject specific assessments for monitoring student competency and progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and / or goals to allow learners to view assessments as a means of describing their learning and shaping future learning.

Plan collaboratively, with other instructional staff to build on student knowledge and expertise, select resources; develop significant units of inquiry, accommodate a range of ability levels and emphasize connections between curriculum areas.

Participate in professional development to improve learning culture, practices and philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Programme, and obtain information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.

Advise parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Manage student behavior and monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Permits :

Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level IN-4, SR-4 or above required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of curriculum guidelines of the IB Programme, special education school and state requirements; standardized testing in accordance with and state laws; policies, programs and procedures, basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and / or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions; analysis of situations to define issues and draw conclusions; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Skill in effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; maintaining order in a classroom setting; administering discipline policies; counseling students with academic difficulties and behavioral problems; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability to plan and develop course of study suitable for specific grade levels; develop lesson plans incorporating lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the internet; demonstrate patience and appropriate, professional demeanor when interacting with students; schedule activities, meetings, and / or events; gather, collate, and / or classify data; and use job-related equipment. analyze data utilizing defined processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups; work with data of varied types and / or purposes; problem solve, establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience.