Special Education Teacher - Strat II (Moderate Disabilities)
Company: TrulyHired
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Provides instruction in the core curricular areas to
students with moderate cognitive disabilities in K through 5th
grade.Special Education- Instructional Strategist II: ID
K-12ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential duties must be
performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.Develops
and implements programming associated with core academics and daily
living skills to be delivered in a classroom setting.Knowledge and
delivery of alternatives for teaching skills and strategies to
individuals with disabilities who differ in degree and nature of
disability, and the integration of appropriate age- and
ability-level academic instructionSupports and implements the
district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.Assists Hoover
Elementary School staff with adapting age-appropriate curriculum to
facilitate instruction within the general education setting, to
include partial participation of students in tasks, skills
facilitation, collaboration, and support from peers with and
without disabilities.Provides active communication and positive
relationships with parents and community members.The design and
implementation of age-appropriate instruction based on the adaptive
skills of students with mental disabilities; integrate selected
related services into the instructional day of students with mental
disabilities.Knowledge of culturally responsive functional life
skills relevant to independence in the community, personal living,
and employment.Use of appropriate physical management techniques
including positioning, handling, lifting, relaxation, and range of
motion and the use and maintenance of orthotic, prosthetic, and
adaptive equipment effectively.Assists and collaborates with the
principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students on matters
pertaining to instruction and implementation of students'
IEPs.Conducts IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork
according to IDEA and state/district requirements.Maintains
appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.Meets
the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent
basis.Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable
basis.Other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: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.
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in Education required.Experience in
classroom teaching in secondary grades preferred.LANGUAGE
SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas
contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional
journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and
communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability
to effectively present information orally and respond to questions
from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to
assist students in the areas of language and literacy. MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages,
decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing
these mathematical concepts.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve
problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule
formREQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:1. Believes that all children can attain
high levels of learning.2. Takes responsibility for the learning of
our children and his/her own performance.3. Possesses the knowledge
and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit
all children.4. Applies the principles of continuous improvement
through the use of quality tools and processes.5. Functions as an
effective member of the educational/school team.6. Won't shy from
today's educational challenges.7. Understands and accepts the
physical risk that may be associated with working with students
with behavioral issues8. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.9.
Has a track record of success.10. Works with great integrity.OTHER
SKILLS and ABILITIES:Ability to apply knowledge of current research
as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the
District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written
communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all
district requirements and Board of Education policies.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.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and
fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and
hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach
above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36
inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp
items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and
trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of
this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50
pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as
curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will
sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision
and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and
working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment
data, etc.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 too enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment
of professional working hours that may require the employee to
extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. The
employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom
including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement
while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee
will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors or
when supervising students outside of the classroom.The information
contained in this job description is in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive
list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties
are performed by the individual holding this position and
additional duties may be assigned.The Cedar Rapids Community School
District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national
origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran
status, or disability.
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