Teacher Special Education K-8
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaches 6-8 students with moderate to severe disabilities following an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a self-contained educational setting.
- Designs and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
- Meets the diverse needs of students in the classroom by providing an appropriate learning environment.
- Provides quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development, instructional strategies, and research based instructional programs.
- Establishes effective classroom management, safety procedures, behavior expectations, and individualized positive behavior management plans.
- Works cooperatively, collaboratively, and establishes positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and guardians of students.
- Maintains and manages a special education case load of approximately 10-15 students. Duties include maintaining a confidential file for each student in accordance with the Administrative Rules of Montana and the Special Education Department.
- Participates in school and district professional development activities.
- Attends building and district meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal which may include, but are not limited to the following: monitor hallways, monitor school activities, and conduct parent teacher conferences.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understands Special Education process and procedures.
- Ability to implement standard based instruction, assessment and grading.
- Skill in the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
- Ability to work as a contributing member of effective teaching teams.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Skill, dedication and aptitude for working with students.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people with a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education; AND,
- State of Montana Educator license with appropriate endorsement(s) in Special Education (K-12).
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Training and experience in teaching moderate to severally involved students with disabilities.
- Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 40 pounds.
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- Thorough knowledge of Montana Administrative Rules and Regulations in special education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,822.78 - $53,980.13 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Kalispell, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person