Job Title: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager Reports to: Superintendent/Executive Director of ELC or designee Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)
- To plan, instruct, and collect data on each student.
- To provide individual, direct, and consultative services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as defined by the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
- To collaborate with the team regarding students with IEPs and provide guidance and resource support in the development of and progress towards vocational goals.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Professional Educators License endorsed with LBSI.
- Ability to travel within the member districts of the ELC.
- Experience with special education students.
- Expertise in working with students with complex needs.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and instruct students using approved curriculum and strategies.
- Modify and adapt lessons as needed to meet the needs of your students
- Conduct daily data collection.
- Consult regularly with special education teams, parents, and others to coordinate programs.
- Attends in-services/trainings as appropriate for the purpose of remaining current with present trends in instructional materials and practices that can be implemented to enhance daily instruction for students in the program.
- Maintains student records for the purpose of compliance of state and federal laws pertaining to students with a disability requiring special education services.
- Implement technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional program, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of reporting information and communicating in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team members in developing student IEPs, including goals, and supplementary aids and services.
- Train paraprofessionals and coordinate their support of students both within the school and on community based job sites.
- Prepares and submits reports for IEP meetings in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.
- Attends various school and program related meetings.
- Maintains ongoing appropriate and timely written and oral communication with parents, school district personnel, the ELC staff, and community service agencies.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality and student focus.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills, flexibility, organizational skills, patience, creativity, and receptivity to change.
- Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
Salary & Benefit Information:
- Pay ranges from $55,350 - $115,000 depending on education level and experience
- This is a 10-month, Monday through Friday position
Exceptional Learners Collaborative provides a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board-paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage
- Life Insurance
- Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension)
- Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time
- Professional Development opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.
Physical Requirements:
While performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, S = Seldom)
Climb Ladders S Kneel F Lift/Carry >50 lbs S Push/Pull >50 lbs S Talk F
Climb Stairs F Lift/Carry under 10 lbs F Push/Pull under 10 lbs F See F Twist F
Crawl O Lift/Carry 10-25 lbs F Push/Pull 10-25 lbs F Squat F Walk F
Hear F Lift/Carry 25-50 lbs O Push/Pull 25-50 lbs O Stoop/Bend F
Calendar: 10.5-month Faculty Calendar Compensation: Regionally-Competitive (not paid per a collectively-bargained contractual agreement) Classification: Licensed Staff FLSA Status: Exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act