Special Education Teacher Moderate-Severe (Long Term Sub) 2024/25 School Year - Sage Oak Charter Schools : Job Details

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION: Letter of Introduction Resume Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) current, professional letters (at least one from a direct supervisor)Special Education Teacher Moderate-Severe (Long Term Sub) 2024/25 School YearJob DescriptionReports To: Senior Director of Special Education (or designee)FLSA Status: ExemptSchool Classification: CertificatedPay Schedule: Range 7 ($74.292-$104,816)Work Schedule: 190 days/11 monthsLocation: Onsite and Remote Office Position Summary: The moderate to severe special education teacher provides instruction at the elementary, middle, high school and/or adult transition level to students who require remedial and specialized assistance in pre-academic, academic, social emotional, behavioral, adaptive behavior, daily living, pre-vocational, college and career skill areas; and plans, develops, organizes and implements comprehensive individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with a variety of disabilities. School staff will rely on the moderate to severe special education teacher to provide consultation and educational services within the area of special education.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Case manages up to 18 moderate/severe students

Completes thorough initial evaluations, additional assessments and eligibility re-evaluations that comply with school, state, and federal guidelines and develop legally compliant assessment reports and IEPs

Uses comprehensive assessment results in developing an appropriate IEP to accommodate the wide variety of individual needs of each student

Conducts educational assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals

Provides appropriate instruction both individually and in small groups and other special education supports to students whose needs have been identified in an IEP

Utilizes functional skills curriculum and/or core curriculum with modifications to develop lesson plans to instruct/remediate identified learning deficits and make progress towards agreed upon goals.

Develops, schedules, leads, and participates in the IEP meeting

Consults with various school team members, parents, outside service providers regarding student assessments, specialized instruction, accommodations and modifications, and behavior management techniques ; coordinates IEP services as needed

Maintains records and reports, and completes frequent progress monitoring that are required by the school, state and/or federal regulations.

Develops positive relationships and rapport with all staff members members

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with all other school personnel and parents while maintaining confidentiality at all times

Participates in staff and program development related to the special methods and approaches of providing special education services

Attends and actively participates in regional meetings

Provides direct oversight for paraprofessionals serving moderate/severe students as the credentialed teacher

Services students in-home, if necessary

Proctoring duties as needed during the testing season

Services students during normal business hours unless prior approval has been extended by supervisor

Other Duties:

Responds to all school related communication within 24 business hours

Documents and refers to the school's management all formal disciplinary actions involving students; supporting management with addressing and resolving complaints from students and parents in a timely manner; ensuring compliance with the provisions of California Penal Code Section 11166 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act)

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education & Experience:

A valid, current, and appropriate California state Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential for teaching staff. A copy of teaching credential to be provided and kept current

Two years of successful teaching experience in special education preferred

Other Qualifications:

State and federal background clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237)

No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance

Proof of a clear TB test or completed tuberculosis risk assessment questionnaire and certificate of completion by a health care professional dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406 and AB 1667) upon employment and thereafter updated every four year

Knowledge:

Computer and technology literacy: Operate office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.

Google docs, Google spreadsheets and other online collaboration tools to send and receive information

Basic arithmetic calculations

Strong content and subject-matter knowledge

Skills:

Conflict resolution

Record-keeping techniques

Methods of collecting and organizing data and information

Proficiency in various word processing programs, Special Education Information System (SEIS) and experience using them in a professional capacity

Abilities:

Embraces Sage Oak's core values

Maintains integrity at all times

Works independently with little direction

Maintains developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner

Maintains flexible and adaptable mindset

Demonstrates sensitivity to individual differences and cultural backgrounds

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information

Follows established procedures and meets all established deadlines

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hear and speak to exchange information

Dexterity of hands and fingers

See to read a variety of materials

Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Lifting objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment, regularly operating a computer and other office equipment

Noise level is generally moderate

Meetings conducted in public and office settings

Indoor and outdoor in varying temperatures

Employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 200 miles in a day

Will work with students who have significant academic and social/emotional need

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, actual or perceived gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, age (40 and over), ethnicity, national origin or ancestry (including language use restrictions), citizenship, physical, intellectual or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision-making, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), family or medical leave status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Employer's hiring and employment practices may exclude a candidate from consideration where bona fide occupational qualifications exist.