Red Boiling Springs Elementary School SPED CDC Teacher - Macon County Schools : Job Details

Red Boiling Springs Elementary School SPED CDC Teacher

Macon County Schools

Job Location : Red Boiling Springs,TN, USA

Posted on : 2025-01-15T18:51:43Z

Job Description :
Position: Special Education CDC Class TeacherSupervisory Responsibilities:
  • Directs, monitors, and mentors paraprofessionals working with students who have disabilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, etc.
  • Identifies the student's needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans.
  • Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.
  • Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each students activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
  • Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs.
  • Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, and continually tracks progress and makes modifications as necessary.
  • Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each students needs are met and plans are followed.
  • Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is appropriate for his/her individual needs.
  • Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
  • Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.
  • Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students.
  • Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
  • Thorough understanding of various special education needs and services.
  • Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
  • Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, and IEPs.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Special Education required
  • Appropriate state license or certification required.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
  • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
  • Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
  • Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.
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