Page 1 of 3 Revised: November 19, 2018 Initial JOB DESCRIPTION – SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Title: Special Education Teacher Responsible to: School Director Employment Status: Non-Exempt/Exempt Department: Non-Public School Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for teaching students with disabilities and managing the classroom daily. Monitor all assigned youths’ progress, assign and direct the work of the Instructional Aides, including on special projects; design and implement the class curriculum, and work with the School Director on helping each youth to meet his/her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and other projects as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Client Care and Supervision Services: 1) Provides a positive structured environment of psychosocial, behavioral and educational instruction for all youth. 2) Conducts student assessment and academic testing; works collaboratively with other school and residential team members. 3) Utilizes de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding, including but not limited to : attentiveness to potential triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress; motivational interviewing; reflective listening; providing responses that rely on engagement and empathy; modeling composure through use of calm voice and neutral facial expressions; remaining self-aware of verbal and non-verbal communication, demonstrated ability to adjust verbal and non-verbal communication, prompting for use of known coping skills; etc., to defuse distress and ensure safety in a manner that aligns with the trauma informed care model. Program Development: 1) Participates in IEP meetings and collaborates with multidisciplinary team in planning, developing and implementing instructional objectives and prescriptive tasks which implement the IEPs of students. 2) Selects and requests appropriate equipment and materials for effective instruction and assumes responsibility for maintaining an inventory as required. Documentation: 1) Maintains student school records in an orderly and timely manner. 2) Page 2 of 3 Revised: November 19, 2018 Initial Develops and maintains records of educational, social and behavioral data on students’ development and growth and utilizes this information at multi-disciplinary meetings (IEP meetings, treatment reviews, etc.). 3) Completes all required documentation, including Incident Reports, in a timely manner. Professional Development: 1) Participates in weekly individual and group supervision or staff meetings as assigned. 2) Maintains current Teaching Credential with the CA Department of Education. 3) Participates in mandated trainings including but not limited to ProACT, First Aid/CPR and cultural responsiveness. 4) Provides training as assigned. 5) Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Aides and volunteer tutors. Professional Conduct: 1) Maintains excellent professional boundaries and adheres to all professional ethical standards including abuse reporting, maintenance of participant confidentiality 2) Adheres to all agency and program policies including Boundary Code of Ethics, Core Competencies, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, Employee Handbook and state and federal regulations. Other Duties: 1) Performs all other duties as assigned. 2) May drive on Agency business as required. Qualifications: 1. B.A. Degree from an accredited college/university. 2. Passed the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). 3. Autism Spectrum Disorders authorization, or the ability to obtain within six months after the date of hire. 4. Special Education Instruction Credential, mild moderate or moderate severe, or Preliminary Level 1 (or Clear) Special Education Instruction Credential or a) Enrolled in an Internship Special Education Instruction Program and hold an Internship Special Education Instruction Credential. 5. Substitutes must have, an Emergency Substitute Permit, Substitute Permit, or other current Teaching Credential. 6. Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of the population served. 8. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities and supportive responsiveness to youth who may have experienced trauma 9. Demonstrated experience in academic coaching, teaching, or tutoring, preferably with youth with special needs. 10. Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress. 11. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 12. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Page 3 of 3 Revised: November 19, 2018 Initial Office Suite. 13. Clean driving record; current CA Driver’s License required, or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire. Preferred 1. Experience teaching developmentally disabled and/or severely emotionally disturbed youth. 2. Fluency in prevailing language (s) of the community. Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but on occasion may range from moderate to loud but is, at all times, maintained within safe California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL OSHA) standards. Communication 1. Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, and youths. 2. Prepares clearly and concisely written reports and summaries. 3. Must be able to comprehend, follow, and clearly convey instructions to others. 4. Must be computer proficient and be able to work on a computer for up to 10 hours per week. Physical Activities 1. Possesses the ability to actively participate in and supervise youth’s recreational activities, including noncompetitive sports. 2. Must be able to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. 3. Must be able to bend, lift as much as 25 lbs., and walk up to a mile at one time. 4. Must be licensed and have the ability and skill to drive vans or other vehicles. 5. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, and to learn and implement ProACT (or other agency approved training) as directed by program leadership. 6. The job has potential for injury or harm, and the ability to assess and avoid threats posed by participants and the community is necessary to maintain safety. I have read and understand the essential functions duties and responsibilities of my position as an Special Education Teacher. I understand that this job description should in no way be construed as a contract for employment, but rather is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to or from this job at any time. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive account of all the responsibilities and/or qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job. These job duties may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Further, Page 4 of 3 Revised: November 19, 2018 Initial I understand that if I have any physical limitations or require any accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of my job, I must immediately inform my manager and/or Human Resources. Signed Name: Printed Name: Date: