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CORAL ACADEMY SCIENCE OF RENO Special Education Teacher-North in Reno, Nevada
Special Education Teacher
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Job Location:CORAL ES-N - RENO, NV
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Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Planning and Preparation
Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Designs coherent, differentiated, instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
*Data collection on a regular basis to show progress towards IEP goals.
Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
Classroom Environment
Creates an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
Demonstrates cultural competency.
Instruction
Communicates learning expectations to students.
Engages students in learning.
Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
Ensures that embedded assessments in instruction are measurable toward IEP goals.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and attends meetings when possible.
Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintains accurate records and IEPs as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
Draft IEPs should be sent to parent or guardian a minimum of 48 hours before a meeting is held. Ensure that they are also sent to SPED Director.
Organizes and holds IEP meetings, on time, with all relevant parties in attendance, which may include but not limited to parents, related services, LEA, psychologist, nurse, and general education teacher.
Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
*Supports students and teachers in the general education setting.
Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with the CASs procedures.
Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
*Follows standard protocols for initial special education evaluations for stude