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SEK Interlocal #637 USD #506 Meadowview Elementary: Special Education Teacher in Parsons, Kansas
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Qualifications:
- Appropriate current state licensure or ability to obtain a waiver.
- Support an optimal learning environment in all educational settings.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
- Experience or understanding of essential functions of a special education teacher. Including knowledge of best practice in teaching, IEP writing, and familiarity of procedural due process.
- Knowledge of building level special education programs and activities conform to federal, state, and Interlocal guidelines.
- Able to demonstrate the capacity to communicate effectively with students, parents, paraeducators, related service providers, general education providers, and the district and special education administrative staff.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with public and private agencies, community organizations, and general education providers.
- Ability to exhibit good time management and flexibility in scheduling.
- Support the mission and the goals of SEK Interlocal #637.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Some travel required, as needed.
- Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
- Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
General Responsibilities:
- Observe, record, and report student behavior.
- Assist students with remedial work.
- Monitor student progress.
- Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Escort/transport students to and from various school facilities and areas. (general education classroom, PE, lunchroom)
- Provide daily feeding and/or mealtime supervision, toileting and hygiene care as needed.
- Grade papers and record keeping.
- Take attendance and record absences.
- Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
- Attend staffing and general staff meetings as requested.
- Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
- Work effectively with students, other teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
- Assist in safeguarding confidential information. Observe confidentiality requirements.
- Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to appropriate staff/administration.
- Adhere to required program.
- See that district and Interlocal policies are observed during all activities.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
- Adhere to all district and Interlocal health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Respond in a positive manner to changes in assigned duties.