The Maize Special Education Cooperative is seeking a High Incidence Special Education Teacher to work with students in the IRIS program at St. Catherine of Siena School.
Benefits
Special Education Teachers receive additional training and support for the unique aspects of their jobs. They also receive four half-days out of the classroom each semester to work on IEPs and documentation. Maize is also resource-rich in paras, administrators, counselors, and support staff, which creates a supportive work environment.
Our teachers are encouraged to continue learning and growing. Many of our Special Education Teachers are working on their Master’s degree in Special Education while teaching on a waiver. Tuition is reimbursed at $300 per credit hour. We also offer a professional learning series that qualifies for college credits.
Education, Certification
Bachelor’s Degree
KSDE Approved Licensure
Physical Demands, Working Environment
This position generally requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to seventy-five (75) pounds, some pushing and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
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Job Description
Maize USD 266
Instructional Support Teacher Mild
Purpose Statement
The Instructional Support Teacher - Mild provides support to the instructional process by
serving as a special education teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating student
success in general education academic areas; supervising special education students within
the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and
individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with
other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and
classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from parents or guardians
regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Functions
1. Administers a variety of assessment-related activities (e.g. developmental testing
programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student
competency levels and developing individual learning plans.
2. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals for the
purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
3. Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel for the purpose
of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving student
educational plan objectives.
4. Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject-specific
assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that address
individual student requirements.
5. Differentiates classroom work (e.g. instructional methods, materials, etc.) for the
purpose of providing students with instruction that address individualized learning
plans.
6. Communicates expectations, student's achievements and student’s progress to
develop methods for improvement, and reinforce classroom goals in the home
environment.
7. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a
defined course of study.
8. Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual records (e.g.
assessments, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing
reliable information.
9. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning
environment.
10. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, general education intervention
meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required
to perform job functions.
11. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records,
IEPs, progress reports, exit plans, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) for
the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
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12. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse,
bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a
positive learning environment, and adhering to the law and school policies as a
mandated reporter.
13. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, parents,
administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and
direction.
14. Serves as a student case manager for the purpose of ensuring each student is
receiving services and all IEPs are in compliance.
15. Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation
of established curriculum and individual student plans.
16. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient
and effective functioning of the work unit.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications
Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry
Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate
group
discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws
Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child
development;
methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management
strategies
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to communicate with tact and patience
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans
Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative
Ability to work under limited supervision
Education, Certification
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in job related area
KSDE Approved Licensure
Experience
Job related experience within a specialized field is required
Physical Demands, Working Environment
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This position generally requires occasional lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds,
some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking, and
60% standing.
Attendance
All employees are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and report to work on time
every day. Frequent unscheduled absences, including late arrivals and early departures, are
grounds for discipline, up to and including discharge.
Reports To: Building Principal
Clearances:
Cleared Background Check
Current TB Test
Maintains Certificates or Licenses
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms of Employment: Per Negotiated Agreement
Evaluation: Per Board of Education Policy
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