Special Education Teacher at Mountain Valley Child and Family Services

Job Summary

Job Summary

Special Education (Mild / Moderate) Teacher Responsibilities: The Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Teacher typically provides differential instruction to students with a primary disability of Emotional Disturbance and Autism. Instruction is individual and in small groups of 6-9 students. The Teacher facilitates instructional activities coordinating with Residential and Therapy staff members. Teachers ensure that each student makes appropriate progress on IEP goals, and that accommodations and modifications are implemented. Teachers also establish procedures that result in a consistently safe and nurturing environment for students and staff. Duties: Provide direct instruction in academic development, career / transition development, communication skills, and social / emotional development skills. Possess knowledge of special education laws and procedures. Develop legally defensible IEPs including individual goals aligned to New California Standards to provide educational benefit to the students. Implement student’s IEPs as written in accordance to the law for the purpose of providing educational benefit to students. Assist students to develop a plan to graduate from high school with a diploma or certificate of completion. Monitor students’ progress utilizing data that reflects student performance, behavior and adjust instruction as needed based on analysis of the data. Provide students with specialized instruction to meet their unique needs. Utilize a wide variety of curricular resources to motivate students. Collaborate with other teachers, therapist, residential staff and others to implement a high-quality individualized program. Provide timely feedback to students, parents, staff and supportive agencies based on data to coordinate services. Train and provide work direction to guide assigned support staff members. Communicate effectively. Complete all required reports in a timely manner. Maintain student confidentiality. Perform other dut

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