Special Education Teacher

Job Summary:  Valley Achievement Center (VAC) is seeking a Special Education Teacher with mild/moderate and/or moderate/severe credential. The qualified credentialed teacher provides academic instructional services to special needs student(s). The teacher works with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and other professionals in developing educational goals and monitoring student progress. 

Job Duties:

• Create and implement IEP goals and objectives for students with varying functional/cognitive abilities.
• Provide data driven quarterly progress updates on student IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior plans and interventions utilizing positive intervention strategies. 
•  Directly supervise and work closely with Instructional Assistants (IA) in the implementation of individual education goals. Provide feedback to IA on assigned work assignments.
• Evaluate student progress, modifying instructional plans as needed.
• Stay up to date with academic and technology trends. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain a professional relationship with all stakeholders of VAC.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment. 
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and personal accountability. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of education team and VAC stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team and exercise best practice at all levels.
• Knowledge of crisis management and positive behavior interventions.
• Attend required trainings as related to Special Education e.g. (state testing). 

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/carry up to 60lbs without assistance.
• Frequent squatting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and climbing. 
• Ability to grasp and exercise motor skills with both hands. 
• Occasional running, pushing, pulling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Exposure to excessive noise levels. 
• Walk/run on uneven surfaces
• Ability to implement safety care during challenging behavior(s) using Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS) methods. 

Qualifications: 

• Possession of a valid Special Education Credential in mild/moderate and/or moderate/severe. 
• Previous experience in creating academic/instructional program in a special educational setting. 
• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs.

Certificates:

• CPR/First Aide or obtain within three months of employment offer.