24-25 Founding 3rd Grade SPED Teacher

Job Description

Classroom Responsibilities

Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day 

Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases)

Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies

Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment

Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices

Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students

Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress

Model and implement all school policies within the classroom

Serve as a role model for students

Special Education Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)

Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity.

Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes

Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations

Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports  

Professional Responsibilities

Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

Actively engage in all school-wide professional development 

Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives

Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis

Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community

Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)

School Responsibilities

Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.) 

Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events

Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home

Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties

Chaperone field lessons/field trips

Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.