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Special Education Teacher
Columbus, NE

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Columbus Public Schools

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

DEPARTMENT
Elementary
JOB TITLE
Elementary Special Education Teacher FTE:
1.0 FULL
TIME REQUIREMENTS
A.
Education Level:
Bachelors Degree or higher. B.
Certification or Licensure:
A valid Nebraska teaching with an endorsement in special education K-6 or
K-12 REPORTS TO
Receives guidance from building principal and Director of Student Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides accommodations that can be implemented during services and collaborate with the general education teachers to ensure they are in place while the student is in the general education setting. Completes Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as needed based on individual student needs. Plans for and uses paraprofessionals effectively to support the students. Continuous assessment and evaluation of progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals. Develops students' cognitive, emotional and social capacities for learning. Working with and understanding a diverse student population. Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their program objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Selects and uses effective instructional methods, district approved intervention programs, and learning materials. Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students. Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. Maintain compliance on all special education procedures, timelines, and documents such as Individual Education Program (IEP), progress reporting, parent notification, consents, evaluation process, etc. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Never 0%, Occasional 1-32%, Frequent 33-66%, Constant 67%+
Occasional:
bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, driving, lifting 10# max, carrying 20ft.
Frequent:
standing and walking
Manual Dexterity Tasks:
Computer Keyboard
WORKING CONDITIONS
A.
Inside Outside Both X Climatic Environment:
Air-conditioned building
Hazards:
Stairs