Position Type: Elementary School Positions/Special Education

Date Posted: 7/1/2025

Location: Elmwood Elementary School, 2319 N. 76th Ave

Date Available: 08/18/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled Position Title: Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (Elementary School) Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days) Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal Salary: Starting $52,000 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits : (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract) Sick and Personal Leave Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Board Contribution is .58% Medical, Vision and Dental Single - Board Contribution is 80% Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60% Family - Board Contribution is 50%

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100% LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100% E mployee Only Contribution Benefits: Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary: Designed to support students in the intermediate grades who require a highly organized and predictable environment to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications: Certification/License Professional Educator License LBS1 Endorsement Minimum of 3 years teaching experience - Preferred Job Responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based instruction using structured teaching methods, visuals and assistive devices. Collaborate with the team to develop IEP's tailored to student need. Assistsstudents and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans. Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Prepare and submit paperwork, reports and documentation within the legal timeline. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. Deliver differentiated instruction with appropriate materials and equipment, to support academic skills development. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

FLSA Status: Exempt