Special Education PBS Teacher at HLC

Hope Learning Center
Teacher: Positive Behavior Supports
A Positive Behavior Support Teacher supports the instructional process with specific responsibility for facilitating instruction for Special Education students with social, emotional and behavioral disorders; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; coordinating curriculum and intervention activities; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Teachers at Hope Learning Center work and are compensated for 5 additional days. They also receive a salary supplemental for working at that location. Like all of the Maize Cooperative Special Education teachers, they have access to strong mentors, experienced instructional coaches and four days out of the classroom to work on IEPs.
Teachers pursuing an endorsement to teach Special Education may be eligible to work under a waiver and may be eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Essential Functions

1. Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
2. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, teachers, parents, and administration.
3. Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g. OT, PT, Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) supporting the improvement of student outcomes and achieving student educational plan objectives.
4. Coordinates schedules (e.g. teacher, student, paraeducators, related services, etc.) and provides services in a timely manner.
5. Counsels students, parents, and legal guardians to communicate regarding expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals.
6. Differentiates classroom work (e.g. instructional methods, materials, content, etc.) to provide students with instruction in alignment with individualized learning plans.
7. Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academics, social skill awareness, and problem solving.
8. Implements behavior intervention plan to provide an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
9. Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. assessments, IEPs, point sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable information.
10. Manages student behavior (e.g. encouragement and corrective systems, supervision and monitoring routines, instructional interventions, etc.) to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
11. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, general education intervention meetings, pre-assessment teams, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
12. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, lesson plans, etc.) to document student progress, meet mandated requirements, and communicate information to other parties.
13. Develops individual education plan goals and other written materials for student IEPs to establish strategies/opportunities for student success.
14. Provides outlets and avenues for students experiencing social/ emotional/ behavioral responses (e.g. safe areas, deescalating rooms, etc.) to reduce stress and encourage positive expressions.
15. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the education code of ethics and school policies as a mandated reporter.
16. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and direction.
17. Supports classroom teachers with the implementation of established curriculum and individual student plans.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software application.
Ability to perform basic math, algebra and/or geometry
Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development;
methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management strategies
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to communicate with tact and patience
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans
Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative
Ability to work under limited supervision
Education, Certification
Bachelor's Degree
KSDE Approved Licensure
Experience
Job related experience within a specialized field is required
Physical Demands, Working Environment
This position generally requires the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to seventy-five (75) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 80% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.