Self-Contained Special Education

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with local school administration, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Schedules eligibility/initial Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as needed.
• Maintains special education records/SETS reports.
• Supervises Special Education Paraprofessionals as needed.
• Completes Data Verification forms as needed.
• Monitors and reports data for tracking systems.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Special Education LEA, Special Education Resource Teachers or school system administrators.
• Implements Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments for all students, both disabled and non-disabled.
• Possesses physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis.
• Assists students by using behavioral strategies, positive reinforcements, social skills, peer facilitation and peer training for the purpose of teaching appropriate social behaviors in accordance with students' social and behavioral learning goals.
• Gathers, compiles and prepares data of observations of student performance in academic and school activities for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress with identified goals.
• Assists students with adaptive and other self-care needs as required for the purpose of maximizing their independence and assimilation within the school environment.
• Engages in on-going professional development in the areas of positive student behavior interventions and supports.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Current Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in Special Education 6-12 or K-12.

Salary Range: From/To

As per State Salary Matrix, depending on degree and experience. Bachelor's beginning pay - $47,600.00.

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**Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.**

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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