Special Education Resource / Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

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Key Responsibilities

1 setting. Interact directly with assigned students to fulfill IEP requirements. Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes,

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The role of the Special Education Resource /Self-Contained Classroom Teacher is to work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education Teacher participates in IEP meetings and provides support to the general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check, current special education certificate valid in relevant jurisdiction, CPR and First Aid.
Holds a current Special Education teaching certification in the District of Columbia or possesses a Special Education endorsement on a valid teaching license

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education; Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter.
1+ year(s) special education experience.

Responsibilities

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→Work with students with disabilities in small group settings or 1:1 setting.
→Interact directly with assigned students to fulfill IEP requirements.
→Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
→Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
→Providing case management services for students with disabilities, including coordination of IEP team meetings, parent communication, program development, special education service provision, individualized education plan implementation.
→Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education requirements.
→Facilitate IEP meetings.
→Collaborate and assist general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements for their students to ensure the availability of a FAPE.
→Collect and maintain documentation associated with IEP and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information:
- →Collection of student data from classroom teachers and providers for upcoming IEP meetings.
- →Collect data and report progress on annual IEP goals.
- →Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
→Develop a working knowledge and understanding of general education curriculum to adapt the content appropriately to deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
→May need to perform CPI or TACT-2 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee.
→Regular communication and coordination with related service providers to schedule student services, schedule IEP meetings.
→Oversee day to day tasks of the ESS Assistant(s) and/or Special Education Specialist
→Proctor individual or small group testing for state, district, or alternate assessments
→Other duties as assigned.