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K-12 SpEd Teacher Trainee (6953)
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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.
$61,731 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Candidates that hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in ANY field are eligible to take part in our pathways program.
Responsibilities Successful applicants will:
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, support staff and parents.
- Continually assess and monitor student achievement and maintain all documents and evaluations for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
- Design and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities.
- Manage student behaviors in the instructional setting to ensure an environment that is conducive to the learning process.
- Assist in management of student behaviors in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
- Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based as required, to maximize student learning opportunities.
- Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
- Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
- Collaborate with other professionals and support staff to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.
- Use multi-media and other technologies to enhance learning.
- Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives for students with varying ability.
- Provide development, management, and support for IEPs, BSPs, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.