Immediately Need Teacher - Special Education (2023-2024 SY) in USA
Job title: Teacher - Special Education (2023-2024 SY)
Company: Norwalk Public Schools
Job description: The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP mandated instruction to students in a highly structured and supported classroom environment. IEP goals will be implemented in an environment with data collection serving as a basis for instruction. The Special Education Teacher must have the ability to develop and implement instructional and behavioral management strategies for special needs students. The teacher must also have the ability to teach several academic areas, an understanding of development and implementation of individualized education plans, an ability to administer and interpret a variety of academic and related assessment instruments pertaining to special education. Communication with other colleagues from various disciplines and with parents are essential to student success. Applicants for the position of special education shall be considered on the basis of qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Plans individual and group instruction to foster academic, social and emotional growth
Designs clear and specific learning assessments
Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
Maintains ongoing communication with parents
Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members
Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
Acts as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
Facilitates the independence of the student as learner
Assists other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress
Maintains appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
Demonstrates ability to teach several academic areas
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth/development as related to the teaching-learning process
Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines
Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
Establishes and maintains professional relationships
Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
Collaborative working style
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Current special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
IEP data collection knowledge
Working knowledge of IEP Direct
Elementary school special education experience preferred
Current Physical Management Training (PMT) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
Fluency in Spanish is an asset
Days: Monday ? Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract at
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
09.22.2023
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Company: Norwalk Public Schools
Job description: The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP mandated instruction to students in a highly structured and supported classroom environment. IEP goals will be implemented in an environment with data collection serving as a basis for instruction. The Special Education Teacher must have the ability to develop and implement instructional and behavioral management strategies for special needs students. The teacher must also have the ability to teach several academic areas, an understanding of development and implementation of individualized education plans, an ability to administer and interpret a variety of academic and related assessment instruments pertaining to special education. Communication with other colleagues from various disciplines and with parents are essential to student success. Applicants for the position of special education shall be considered on the basis of qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Conducts parent/teacher conferences
Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Plans individual and group instruction to foster academic, social and emotional growth
Designs clear and specific learning assessments
Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
Maintains ongoing communication with parents
Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members
Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
Acts as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
Facilitates the independence of the student as learner
Assists other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress
Maintains appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
Demonstrates ability to teach several academic areas
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth/development as related to the teaching-learning process
Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines
Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
Establishes and maintains professional relationships
Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
Collaborative working style
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Current special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
IEP data collection knowledge
Working knowledge of IEP Direct
Elementary school special education experience preferred
Current Physical Management Training (PMT) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
Fluency in Spanish is an asset
Days: Monday ? Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract at
Click "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
09.22.2023
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Location: USA
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