Special Education Specialist Intensive Need (Mod-Severe)

San Jose, CA, United States

About the Employer

Welcome to the Mount Pleasant School District!

Mount Pleasant School District is a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade district with three elementary schools, one Middle School and three Transitional Kindergarten through 7th Grade Dependent Charter School, nestled in the East Foothills of San Jose, preparing about 2,500 students for high school, college, and career.

The multitude of cultures, ethnic groups, and languages makes Mount Pleasant School District a rich atmosphere in which to learn, grow, and work. Parents and children take pride in their community and work together with the schools at all levels.

The parents and staff hold high expectations for all students' academic and social development. Parents not only volunteer their services to the schools, but are an integral part of planning and implementing new programs in our district.

We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student in the Mount Pleasant School District is empowered to succeed in a diverse and changing society."

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Mount Pleasant School District

Job Description

Special Education - Teacher

Job Purpose Statements: The job of "Teacher -Special Education" is done for the purpose/s of facilitating Special Education in student success in academics interpersonal skills and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

Adapts lesson/s for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student's social needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.

Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Participates in various meetings (e.g. individual education plan meetings, conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job related experience.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student needs.

Knowledge of appropriate special education category (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped), age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code and relevant laws.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel, meet scheduling deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for appropriate level of instruction and/ specialty area of special education. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Moderate to Severe Credential

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Letters of Recommendation

TB Test (within the last 4 years)

Comments and Other Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

MPESD is an equal opportunity employer. MPESD does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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