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Maize USD 266 Teacher - Elementary High Incidence SpEd (MSIS) Part-time in Maize, Kansas
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*Essential Functions*
- Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, teachers, parents, and administration.
- Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g. OT, PT, Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) supporting the improvement of student outcomes and achieving student educational plan objectives.
- Coordinates schedules (e.g. teacher, student, paraeducators, related services, etc.) and provides services in a timely manner.
- Counsels students, parents, and legal guardians to communicate regarding expectations, student\'s achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals.
- Differentiates classroom work (e.g. instructional methods, materials, content, etc.) to provide students with instruction in alignment with individualized learning plans.
- Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics, social skill awareness, and problem solving.
- Implements behavior intervention plan to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
- Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. assessments, IEPs, point sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable information.
- Manages student behavior (e.g. encouragement and corrective systems, supervision and monitoring routines, instructional interventions, etc.) to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, general education intervention meetings, pre-assessment teams, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, lesson plans, etc.) to document student progress, meet mandated requirements, and communicate information to other parties.
- Develops individual education plan goals and other written materials for student IEPs to establish strategies/opportunities for student success.
- Provides outlets and avenues for students experiencing social/ emotional/ behavioral responses (e.g. safe areas, deescalating rooms, etc.) to reduce stress and encourage positive expressions.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
- Supports classroom teachers with the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
*Experience*
Job related experience within a specialized field is required
*Physical Demands, Working Environment*
This position generally requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to seventy-five (75) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed n a generally clean and healthy environment. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.