Experience Inc. Jobs

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Teacher of the Orthopedically Impaired will provide assessment, related services, and specialized academic instruction, to students between 3 to 22 years of age with an Individualized Education Program (IEP); develop IEPs in conjunction with other special education personnel; coordinate support services, as outlined in students IEPs; support the work of teachers, and paraprofessionals in the classroom; and perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Perform screening and assessment as appropriate, for students in the area of Orthopedic Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Utilize assessment results from psychological reports, academic reports, and other reports from related service providers to develop legally defensible IEPs
• Establish and evaluate progress on appropriate goals and objectives for each student, in consideration of the students physical, emotional, and intellectual needs reported on IEP Progress reports and report cards
• Serve as a member of the IEP team and draft IEP documents to be reviewed and modified, as appropriate, by the entire IEP team
• Adapt, modify and adjust the teaching-learning environment by selecting material and resources that best meet each students specific need.
• Coordinate, schedule, attend, and participate in IEP meetings with all required and appropriate IEP team members and the Education Rights Holder
• Manage the OI learning environment and coordinate activities for students in classes that are assigned
• Initiate and maintain a close working relationship with all other teachers to which OI students are assigned
• Design and implement an appropriate program of individualized, standards-based instruction, utilizing district-adopted curriculum for students with significant disabilities and research-based instructional strategies
• Introduce and adapt methods, devices, and materials to ensure that students are able to access the subject matter successfully
• Support each student in becoming as physically independent as possible
• Provide and maintain an appropriate classroom environment that is safe and psychologically stimulating
• Develop and implement effective behavior goals, plans, and modification strategies to promote acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social and daily living skills
• Participate in manifestation determinations, as necessary Azusa
• Confer, collaborate, and coordinate with other professional staff members, as needed, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and psychologists, to support students IEPs
• Implement each students IEP, as written, and keep accurate records and report on individual students progress
• Guide and support the of paraprofessionals and volunteers working with students
• Report any incidents of misconduct involving students (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to protect students and maintain school safety
• Participate in professional development activities and attend scheduled staff meetings
• Interact with, escort, and monitor students during community-based activities, physical education, and other recreational activities
• Communicate with parents to apprise them of their child's progress, and collaborate with parents to develop plans and strategies to best meet their childs needs
• Complete all necessary reports, including IEP documents, in a timely manner
• Assist students with personal care and physical needs when appropriate
• Provide adequate information for substitutes to safely and effective teach in your absence, including, but not limited to, lesson plans and seating charts
• Facilitate, when appropriate, the integration of students into general education classes
• Collaborate with the site Principal, and other site and district administrators, to meet students educational needs
• Any other r asonably related duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in a job-related area
• Related teaching experience Licenses/Certificates
• Valid California Physical and Health Impairment Specialist Credential; or
• Valid California Education Specialist Credential with Orthopedic Impairment (OI) and Traumatic Brain Impairment (TBI) Authorization.
• English Learner authorization (e.g., CLAD, CTEL, etc.)
• Valid California Driver's License
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency
• NCPI trained and/or willingness to attend training Clearances
• Completion of and clearance from TB risk assessment

DESIRED ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with classroom technology
• Ability to manipulate wheelchairs and orthopedic devices
• Ability to exercise professional judgment
• Sensitivity to student issues
• Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Strong reading comprehension skills

EXPECTED WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel to multiple sites
• Work in an enclosed classroom for up to7 hours per day
• Work outdoors as necessary to provide student related services
• Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and potentially infectious materials
• Noise exposure under 65 decibels