Responsibilities General responsibilities:

Instructs students individually in accordance with identified needs

Consults with treatment team to ensure utilization of a behavior management system that is consistent with the system used in other program components

Works collaboratively and cooperatively with local school administration, teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Schedules eligibility/initial evaluations as needed

Works collaboratively with general education teachers to provide necessary services and supports.

Provides specialized instruction to support acquisition of grade level curriculum

Schedules Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as needed.

Maintains special education records/PowerSchool reports.

Completes Data Verification forms as needed.

Monitors and reports data for tracking systems.

Performs such other duties as assigned by the Special Education LEA, Special Education Resource Teachers or school system administrators.

Is responsible for planning and scheduling educational field trips and actively participates as required. May drive program vehicle during such trips

Identifies educational needs of consumers in preparation for summer tutorial services

Writes and makes available daily/weekly lesson plans so that other staff can provide appropriate instructions to students to continue the educational program in the teacher’s absence

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation

Applies seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure, as required

Assesses educational needs of students on an on-going basis and makes appropriate adjustments to educational plans as needed:

Administers educational testing within 10 days of consumer’s admission to program and prior to student’s discharge

Develops and implements students’ Individualized Educational Plans

Completes an educational discharge summary and final report card at time of discharge

Provides both verbal and written consultation/progress reports to parents/guardians as needed

Ensures compliance of students’ educational records in accordance with guidelines established by the State Department of Education

Maintains awareness of current techniques and approaches to the educational process as they relate to the population being used

Carries out administrative duties in accordance with established schedules and procedures:

Determines classroom supplies and maintains sufficient supplies

Conducts meetings with classroom staff to address progress/problems and overall teamwork issues, as needed.

Maintains an effective professional relationship with all program staff as well as with all external contact made during the course of fulfilling job related duties

Appropriately delegates routine tasks to behavioral staff such that student needs can be met without disruption

Attends treatment team meetings as scheduled related to clinical planning and administrative issues

Performs liaison services with the local educational system for students at BayPointe:

Ensures that appropriate placement is made and that needed services will be provided to the student

Monitors the student’s adjustment to school placement and shares information with school/residential staff

Provides consult to school personnel regarding student needs through conferences, phone contacts and/or in writing as needed to support positive adjustment by the student following discharge from the facility

Arranges for and facilitates delivery of specialized services (e.g. speech) as identified by the IEP team

Courteous and respectful attitude towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion

Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assists consumers and visitors as needed

Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences

Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Administrative and other related duties as assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required

Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner

Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures

Attends to required in-service training and other workshops

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in special education; Alabama teacher’s certification in Special Education (K-6, 6-12)