Special Education Teacher

 $43,775-$76,674 annually

PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 4-day work week, collaborative staff, ongoing support

General Position Summary

Maintain a caseload of k-12  special education students in an inclusion model, with various eligibility categories including but not limited to: specific learning disabilities, health impairments, and autism spectrum disorder. Work closely with three full-time instructional aides and teachers at all grade levels.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support individual or small groups of students in the general education setting and the pullout setting if necessary

• Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods and materials to comply with IEPs and maximize student growth.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to define appropriate activities for pupils in relation to standards and ability level.

• Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate reading, writing, and math skills and move students from stage to stage in meeting grade-level standards.

• Assessing students using standardized academic tests (i.e., KTEA)

• Comply with all IDEA rules and regulations and state rules and regulations, including but not limited to: annual IEP meetings, initial special referrals, and 3-year re-evaluations.

• Communicate with parents 

• Understand the principles of positive behavior management/modification

• Demonstrate professionalism, willingness to learn from others, and collaboration skills to implement projects with peers

• Demonstrate adaptability and adhere to respectful professional interaction with peers

• Attend and actively participate in meetings and trainings as required by Oasis Academy administration

• Abide by policies and procedures to maintain compliance with FERPA regulations

• Abide by policies established in the Oasis Academy Staff Handbook

• Available as needed for planning on non-student contact days

• Satisfactorily perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Fluent use of educational technology platforms and common offices software packages such as Google Drive/Apps, EdTech software, and Infinite Campus IEP

• Must be able to perform at a high level in written and verbal communication

Required Experience and/or Education

• Minimum earned bachelor's degree in a field related to special education

• Current endorsement or certification in special education 

• Three years of work experience in teaching education preferred

Complete the Oasis Academy General Application

Email your completed application and resume to apply@oanv.org.