Special Education Teacher
- Provide leadership in program evaluations and follow-up procedures.
- Write/develop federal projects, state facility and equipment projects.
- Coordinate integration of special education into the total school program.
- Provide leadership in curriculum development.
- Work to maintain good public and community relations.
- Interview instructional candidates for Special Education areas and make recommendations to principals for appointments to positions.
- Procure and distribute new, specialized materials and equipment.
- Supervise record keeping of students in the program.
- Coordinate staff conferences and orientation meetings.
- Interact with parents, outside agencies, businesses and community to enhance the understanding of system initiatives and priorities and to elicit support and assistance.
- Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- Serve on system, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.
- Assist in the interpretation of programs, philosophy and policies of the system to staff, students, parents and the community.
- Work closely with school staff to support school improvement initiatives and processes.
- Keep informed and disseminate information about current research, trends and best practices in areas of responsibility.
- Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities in assigned areas.
- Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.
- Other duties as needed.
- $76000 - $90000 / year
Qualifications
- B.A. or B.S. degree
- Masters degree preferred
- CA Credential as Education Specialist with mild/moderate or severe designation
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of IEP goal setting process and implementation
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit or other documentation equivalent to what a special education teacher in other public schools would be required to hold
- Highly Qualified in accordance with the No Child Left behind Act