Special Education Teacher/ Elementary/ Teacher

Required Degrees: Bachelors Degree
Fields of Expertise: Special Education/ Elementary
Salary: Negotiable

Details:


UNION SCHOOL HAITI
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
General Purpose
Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized
educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both self-
contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
• identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
• review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives
for each student
• confer with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional and
physical needs and objectives of each student
• plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student
• design appropriate teaching strategies
• prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans
(IEPs)
• review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers
• utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each
student
• monitor, evaluate and document each student’s progress utilizing appropriate measurements
and assessment devices
• prepare timely progress reports for each student
• develop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to promote achievement of
student objectives
• collaborate and consult with general school personnel regarding the implementation of the
IEPs and special educational services
• collaborate with general education teachers regarding the curriculum to be covered in the
mainstream
• modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements
of special needs students
• maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences
and progress reports
• assist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning
expectations and behavioral standards
• ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure
and effective learning environment
• manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patterns
• utilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behavior
• develop and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary
• instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills
• prepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to mainstream
• maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and
legal requirements
• maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelors degree in the appropriate field
• valid US teaching certification
• appropriate Special Education / Reading Remediation endorsements or licensure
• experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• experience in educating special needs students
• proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
• knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies
• working knowledge of educational technology applications