Responsible for ensuring that students with special needs meet the overall achievement of the mission of the Academy.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (“IEP”).
• Plan behavior management strategies for entire class and for individual students under his/her tutelage.
• Assist individual students.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and reports.
• Implement the assigned program of study.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
• Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
• Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
• Develop daily individualized lesson plans.
• Adhere to Teacher Code of Conduct.
• Provide highly structured classroom management.
• Maintain collaboration between administration and special education department, instructional staff and parents.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation.
• Meet professional responsibilities.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Promote and maintain positive Academy-staff and pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Code and administrative and/or Academy policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and become familiar with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in AIMS policy.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Supervise, direct and train all Special Education Para-Educators.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
• Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
• Two years of teaching experience in servicing children and adolescents and an ability to effectively interact and collaborate with professionals, parents and students.
• Experience with elementary/middle programs dependent on area of assignment.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.