Special Education Teacher at MJ CARE INC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, IEP Development, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Organization, Attention to Detail, Teaching, Assessment, Documentation, Confidentiality, Professional Development, Classroom Management, Instructional Planning, Parent Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description SUMMARY OF POSITION The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals; discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out. The teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Essential functions: Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students. Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum. Helps to develop and implement lesson plans. Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects. Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students. Guides and reinforces students’ understanding of classroom rules and procedures. Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs. Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation. Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments. Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals. Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians. Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child’s specific needs and accomplishments. Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Provides model of exemplary conduct for students. Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (e.g. All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.). General Responsibilities: Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the vales of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc. Promotes continuous process improvements. Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles. Responsible for always maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records. Displays commitment to continuous learning, including professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members. Maintains compliance with TB, and flu, and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education: Wisconsin Special Education Teaching Certification. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification required before first day with students. CPR Certification preferred Additional, ongoing professional development. Experience: 1+ years of experience working in a school setting preferred Experience with the needs of a diverse student population (preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and billing software. Ability to use electronic medical records systems accurately and efficiently. Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening. Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record. Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and math skills. Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with students, parents, health care professionals and other staff members. Ability to work as a collaborative team member. Must maintain confidentially. Knowledge of and ability to employ good and safe health care practices. Attend career development/training as needed. LEVEL I ACCESS Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screening, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and/or kneel; squat, balance, and/or crawl; reach above shoulder level; push, pull, and/ or twist up to 75lbs; walk up/down stairs; lift and /or carry up to 50lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to read documents, read computer screen, and observe students and work space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being able to hear in a moderately lead work environment (open area with multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e. blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves, and face protection.

Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP) and collaborates with other professionals to support student progress. They also organize and lead IEP meetings, document student achievements, and maintain communication with parents.