Position / Title: Instructional Learning Program Teacher Secondary Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Administrator JD Revision Date: 06-14-2023 Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs of students.
Implement researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
Create an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Plan for and guide the learning process toward the mastery of IEP goals, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
Implement school improvement plans and strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
Implement assessments and communicate student progress.
Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
Assist in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Assist administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of individualized academic, behavioral and social programming; IEPs.
Complete all necessary special education forms included IEPs, transition plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.
Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.
Participate and assist with Service Team meetings.
Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings.
Understand and implement empirically supported behavioral interventions.
Oversee and effectively utilize Para-educators assigned to the ILP setting.
Ability to coordinate with related services personnel.
Plan, coordinate and implement Community Based Trips.
Deliver instruction based on best practices for students with autism.
Ability to complete all special education paperwork and monitor student progress.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Must be flexible and be able to tolerate many situations and personalities.
Must have verbal skills to communicate effectively with the public.
Must be able to withstand emotional stress.
Calmly and effectively deal with student problem behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related subject(s) from an accredited University.
Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement.
Special Education Teaching experience preferred.
Clinical or educational experience with the autism population.
Experience / Knowledge
Knowledge of academic and behavior strategies and interventions used with the autism population.
Familiarity with integrating assistive technology
Training in CPI
Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting or standing
Assist students on/off bus
Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
Must work indoors
May require assisting students with feeding and/or toileting needs
Terms of Employment
This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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