SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE- BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Qualifications:

Must have or be eligible for a North Dakota teaching license in Special Education. Emotional Disturbance credential preferred. General Strategist credential preferred. Training in PRO-Act program or the ability to be trained in PRO-Act Program. Experience in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (i.e., RTI) models. Knowledge of online systems for paperwork. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Be able to program effectively for students with emotional disturbances to ensure the provision of least restrictive environment. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate knowledge of compliance paperwork in regards to special education. Show the ability to create thorough lesson plans and implement them effectively. Have the ability to complete formal and informal assessment measures for purposes of determining special education eligibility. Assist teams in determination of disability. Demonstrate the ability to devise and carry out level systems. Have data collection expertise and the ability to monitor student progress. Ability to be a good collaborator and team player. Be able to complete observations of students in educational settings for the purpose of identifying educational/behavioral needs. Have an understanding of outside agencies and their relationship to wraparound services for students with social/emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Be able to intervene and de-escalate behaviors. Be able to work with and supervise para-educators. Be able to implement effective social skills methods/curriculum. Demonstrate knowledge of effective behavioral and academic interventions. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Occasionally may need to lift up to fifty (50); reaching, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling within the classroom. The employee may encounter situations where students are physically aggressive and/or verbally abusive. This may require physical interaction (using strategies acquired through de-escalation and restraint training) between the employee and student. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and/or output of students.

Terms of Employment:

188 days contract

Evaluation:

By the Principal at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15), and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).