INTERIM SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-USD 465/ Cowley Co. Spec. Svcs. ARKANSAS CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Winfield USD 465 www.usd465.com

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Duties/Responsibilities: Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the general education intervention process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
6. Participate in IEP and general education intervention meetings on a regular basis.
7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
10. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
11. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
12. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations.
13. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned teacher aide(s), para-educator(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
16. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
17. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
18. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
19. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
20. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
21. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
22. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
23. Ensure student learning.
24. Other duties as assigned

Benefits Information

BOE pays $400/month of the employee's health insurance premium.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Employer Information

Winfield Public Schools is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Wichita. Winfield is a rural community of about 12,000 people with easy access to Wichita. Winfield Public Schools has a 4A high school, a grade 6-8 middle school, four K-5 elementary schools and Winfield Early Learning Center for pre-school students. USD 465 is the sponsoring district for the Cowley County Special Services Cooperative. Approximately 2,300 students attend Winfield Public Schools.

USD 465 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent, 1407 Wheat Rd., Winfield, KS 67156.