Norris School District 160
Location
Nebraska | United States
Job description
Norris High School is accepting applications for a high school Special Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Norris Special Education Department strives to support students with disabilities in learning and thinking to be successful in and outside of school. The candidate chosen to fill this position will work closely with experienced Special Education teachers in both the middle and high schools in planning program curriculum. Program specifics include:
Base pay 2024-25: $40,100
Full single or family insurance
11 non specified leave days (88 hours) per year
Required qualifications: certified or ability to be certified as a secondary Special Education teacher
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses students’ skills and determines their educational needs
Adapts general lessons to meet students’ needs
Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
Plans activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
Teaches and mentors students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
Implements IEPs, assesses students’ performance, and tracks their progress
Updates IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Discusses students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
Mentors paraprofessionals who work with students with disabilities
Prepares and helps students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Works cooperatively with other Special Education teachers at the middle and high school levels in planning a balanced Special Education program.
Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve problems.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Selects and requisitions consumable supplies, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
Participates in the curriculum review process and other professional development programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Performs other duties as needed, as assigned by the supervisor.
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