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Description: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher-Intensive Resource program
Site specific information: Support and assist students who experience difficulties with academics, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and daily living skills. Provide instruction in functional academics, SEL, and daily living skills. Collaborate, coordinate, and facilitate IEP meetings and transition plans for students with IEP team members. Develop and facilitate positive behavior support plans for students as needed.
Job Summary: To implement appropriate individualized education plan as defined by the IEP Team, advocate for disabled students, provide quality services to eligible individuals based on current research and technology. Assist the Student Support Services in meeting audit and compliance standards, and promote positive attitudes about and toward Special Education.
Qualifications: Alaska Teaching Certificate-Type A and Bachelor's degree, with an endorsement in Special Education. Experience with trauma sensitive schools preferred.
Essential Duties
1 Participates as an integral member of the IEP Team. 2 Assists the student to reach obtainable goals. 3 Interprets and promotes the program and its purposes to the school and community. 4 Assists in obtaining appropriate educational test data and other information necessary to the development of the I.E.P. 5 Assists the Student Support Services in the development of district-wide policies and procedures. 6 Participates in parent conferences. 7 Participates in required staff development activities. 8 Assesses individual student progress and identifies appropriate program modifications. 9 Utilizes paraprofessional and volunteer assistance in the implementation of instructional programs. 10 Uses a wide range of teaching methods, materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to supporting various types of disabilities. 11 Schedules activities to maintain a positive learning environment and to provide access to the least restrictive environment. 12 Maintains current knowledge in their professional area including pertinent Federal Law and State Special Education regulations. 13 Assists in and cooperates with necessary modification and implementation of the screening and referral system as needed. 14 Keeps accurate records and files for all Special Education students in accordance with district procedures. 15 Monitors students' progress and updates IEP in accordance with district procedures. 16 Promotes positive public image of school district and positive public relations at all times. 17 Other duties as assigned by Principal/Student Support Administrator.
Physical Requirements: LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligable amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Application Procedure: Apply online
About
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is located approximately 35 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in an area commonly known as the Mat-Su Valley.
The district spans approximately 25,000 square miles (about the size of Scotland).
The Mat-Su Borough is home to 110,000+ residents and is the fastest growing area in Alaska.
Visit these Mat-Su community links:

• State of Alaska
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government
• City of Palmer
• City of Wasilla
• City of Houston
• Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Palmer Chamber of Commerce
• Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
• Alaska State Fair
• Youth 360 : Summer and afterschool programming at Houston Jr/Sr High School and Wasilla Middle School
• Connect Mat-Su : Immediate access to information, referrals, and direct assistance needed for Mat-Su residents to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally
• LINKS : Community and family resources for children with special needs and support services
• Saroma, Japan
• Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games