Special Education Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

*This position is eligible for a one-time signing bonus for certified first-year employees.

Creates a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students enrolled in an education setting. Establishes effective rapport with students. Motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors and related service providers to support students who require special education services.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Guide students through a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaborates with the teacher of record to develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and areas of concern.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a Functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the work.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama Professional Certificate.
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state. requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: October 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm).

Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.