Lower School Bilingual Special Education Faculty (2024-25)

Summary:

Must be proficient in English and Spanish. Oversees the program for academic support and its personnel at the site. Directs and provides specific intervention strategies to assist students with identified areas of academic weakness. Observes and consults in Kindergarten through 5th general education teaching and support staff. Plans programs, coordinates curricular resources, and evaluates effectiveness of all special education programs for students with special needs on site. Develops and assists in the development and implementation of service plans for students.

The Bilingual Special Education  teacher models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supports entire school system- lower school, middle school, upper school; prays for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursues ways to encourage members of the schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Establishes objectives for each child in the overall program.
• Develops and implements curriculum to aid students in need of support.
• Tracks student progress in specific intervention strategies and general classroom performance.  Assesses results and adjusts as needed.
• Provides direction to paraprofessionals in service provision and time management with students.
• Keep attendance records, if needed.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom and demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Collaborates with grade level teachers to provide strategies for interventions.
• Plans, develops, and implements programs.
• Oversees special education support staff on site.
• Designs student schedules.
• Attends and Participates as a member of the Individualized Education Program team in the identification of students with exceptional needs.
• Facilitates all referrals for further evaluation.
• Attends all annual IEP meetings on site and at districts.
• Educates general education teachers.
• Provides direct services to individuals with special needs.
• Consults with general education teachers on intervention and attends Student Support Team meetings as appropriate.
• Creates and implements behavior support plans.
• Consults on curriculum expenditures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises teachers and paraprofessionals who assist with intervention strategies.

Education and/or Experience:                                    

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred.

Credentials, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A special education credential is required.

Qualifications:

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation
• Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality
• Ability to use technology

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