Teacher (Special Education)

Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and licensure contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below.

Basic Education & Licensure Requirement for Teacher position: Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution. All professional educators must possess a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State certification authority. Applicants with valid State Certification in state other than where the position is located may be considered.

If selected, they will be issued a provisional contract to outline the requirement to obtain full State Teacher Certification within two full contract terms. All professional educators must possess a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State certification authority.

This position is also being advertised as a TRANSITIONAL TEACHER, CY-1701 which accepts applicants who are in process of obtaining state issued teaching license/certificate under ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE programs OR have only DODEA certification. Transitional Teachers will be required to obtain full state Certification within three contract terms. If you would like to be considered as Transitional Teacher, please apply via that announcement: BIE-13087341-27-PV

As Teacher (Special Education)- CY-1710, you will provide instruction at the professional level, as a classroom teacher, as a team teacher or a remedial or special services teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. The Teacher (Special Education) will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under stated guidelines.

Prepares yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifying objective, activities, and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual programs. Teaches students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resource to provide academic's achievement.

Provides learning experiences in assigned subject areas, which develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills that are appropriate to the needs and interest of all students in the classroom. Continuously evaluates individual and group academic progress using criterion- reference test periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluate methods/instruments. Use alternative instruction to meet individual needs.

Makes progress reports· to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals. Maintains required records to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals. Maintains required records in accordance with applicable regulations. Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently expect for chronic or extreme behavior problems.

Counsels' individual students within established guidelines, using background information concerning each student to provide an effective instruction learning cycle as pertains to students' behavior and progress.