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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST / REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST
It is the policy of Del Sol School to employ highly qualified professionals who support Del Sol School's core values and mission. Del Sol School believes that children learn and develop positive self-esteem when: (1) their environment is intellectually stimulating; (2) they experience making mistakes and mastering difficult tasks; (3) behavioral expectations are clearly defined and consistently reinforced; (4) their physical, social, and emotional needs are met; (5) the curriculum is experiential and appropriately challenging for student's abilities, interests, and learning styles; (6) they are able to participate in decision-making related to their learning; (7) they take responsibility for their behavior; (8) they have respect for themselves and other; (9) the adults in the environment are enthusiastic learners and model positive interpersonal relationships; and (10) parents and teachers work together for the benefit of the students.BASIC FUNCTION
Support the special education classroom teacher by working directly with the students in providing an education program to a class of special education students including supervision, curriculum, daily schedule to support students in meeting IEP goals and making progress on content standards.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
1. Develops and implements strategies for positive student behavior management. 2. Provides specialized instruction and behavior management support to individual students or groups of students based on their IEP goals. 3. Confers with program specialists, school administrators, teachers, school psychologists, and site staff concerning student progress and behavior plan goals. 4. Collects and tracks data about individual student progress toward behavior plan goals. 5. Assists staff in development and implementation of interventions through modeling and/or shadowing techniques. 6. Recognizes and intervenes during behavioral crises involving aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors to maintain safety of school personnel and students by implementing behavior support plans, providing 1:1 assistance as needed, and communicating with school personnel. 7. Serves students with an identified need across a variety of settings (1:1, group, classroom and school grounds). 8. Engages in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as running, lifting, weight shifting, and positioning of students. 9. Communicate effectively, tactfully and persuasively, both orally and in writing. 10. Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching of the special education population; ability to implement school wide positive behavior intervention programs and maintain files and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Clear Health Screening & TB test
- Pass Criminal Background Check