Teacher – K-12 Special Education #2003797

Primary Location:  MARSHALL ISLANDS-OCONUS-KWAJALEIN ATOLL

• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning while teaching assigned subject or class according to adopted curricula and standards.
• Track Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who have reasonable accommodation needs.
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Maintains communication concerning individual progress with parents and school administration.
• Corrects assignments and evaluates student progress in timely fashion.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning while teaching assigned subject or class according to adopted curricula and standards.
• Establishes a daily lesson plan following curriculum guidelines and adopted standards; prepares necessary materials; implements plan.
• Maintains student discipline and fosters positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Utilizes motivational tools and information technology to stimulate students.
• Maintains communication concerning individual progress with parents and school administration.
• Contributes to curriculum development and revision.
• Corrects assignments and evaluates student progress in timely fashion.
• Must participate in professional development activities as necessary to maintain licensure.
• Instruction in the classroom will be commensurate with the school’s stated philosophy, objectives and purposes.
• Provides guidance and advice to students on educational matters and on his/her further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
• Communicates and works with other members of the school staff and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
• Reviews and evaluates teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programs to ensure the lessons are in line with the curriculum guidelines
• Ensures high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject(s).
• Cognizant of all rules and regulations in school handbooks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires initiative, perception and a broad knowledge of human behavior to understand the learning style of the individual students.
• Requires solid pedagogy in educational planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment.
• Communication skills: discuss student’s needs and performances with general education teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Critical Thinking Skills: assess students’ progress and use that information to adapt lessons to help them learn.
• Patience. Working with students with special needs and different abilities can be difficult. Special education teachers should be patient with each student, as some may need the instruction given aloud, at a slower pace, or in writing.

Experience & Education

• Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience teaching in an accredited school system; three (3) years special education in an accredited school system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline required; Masters degree  preferred.
• Current teacher certification in one of the 50 United States for grade level or subject area.
• Additional endorsement to augment major certification area is desired.
• Advance placement certification preferred as applicable.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Position requires moderate lifting and bending.
• Required to monitor students indoors and sometimes outdoors in a hot and humid climate.

Travel

• Occasional stateside travel.