Special Education Vocational Programs Teacher at Norfolk Public Schools

JOB TITLE:  SPECIAL EDUCATION - VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TEACHER

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education

Training and/or experience in special education teaching

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Student Programs                                                                    

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal and Director of Student Programs

JOB GOAL: To enable identified students to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate programming which is integrated into the community and school environment to the greatest extent possible.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month year or as established by the Board of Education

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of administrative guidelines.  Evaluated by building administrative staff and/or Director of Student Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

BASIC

• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team for evaluating, planning and implementing relevant and purposeful curriculum and programs for identified students

FREQUENT

• Provides an individualized special education program for all identified students in their supervision in accordance with each student's IEP
• Coordinates with building administrators, classroom teachers, and specialists to assure that the special education program is an integral part of the building’s educational services
• Participates in all school-related activities and meetings as expected of other teachers in the building
• Ensures that accurate communication is maintained with parents or guardians to keep them informed of individual student progress and program goals
• Updates Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51.  Abides by all rules and standards governing Special Education programs
• Coordinates with itinerant staff (physical/occupational therapist, speech pathologist, etc.) to ensure consistent, functional, and integrated educational programming
• Serves as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams, building level PLC teams, and district SPED teams
• Keeps accurate attendance and progress records

OCCASIONAL

• Relates with staff, parents and community stakeholders through positive, professional collaboration
• Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
• Remains current with professional development and shows evidence of regular professional growth
• Assumes responsibility for conferences with parents

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Skills in leadership, problem solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Skills in human relations, assessment and evaluations
• Interpretive skills