Setting IV Special Education Teacher Journey Program 1.0 FTE (any licensure – ASD/EBD preferred)

Job Summary:
The Special Education Teacher will work within a federal setting IV (self contained) program delivering tailored instruction and support to students facing social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. This role encompasses curriculum development, social skill development, behavior management, collaboration with IEP teams, data tracking/assessment administration, fostering positive rapport with students and stakeholders, ensuring safety protocols, and active engagement in professional development initiatives.  This positon is for the Journey Elementary Setting IV Program.

Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Development:
Employ a spectrum of differentiated instructional methodologies and personalized approaches, to cater to the diverse learning needs of special education students.
Implement district curriculum frameworks aligned with district SEL and academic benchmarks and modify them as guided by evaluated student needs.
Work closely with program administration and district/program special education specialists on developing and adhering to the daily schedule to ensure students receive the required instructional time and teacher daily preparation time in a dynamic environment.
Classroom & Behavior Management:
Establish a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Effectively oversee student conduct, enforce program protocols emphasizing restorative practices in response to student behavior, and contribute to the formulation of personalized intervention strategies.
Maintain a safe and inclusive learning space for students with varying disabilities and uphold student welfare across diverse settings, including transportation, outdoor environments, and non-classroom areas of the school setting.
Foster trusting relationships with students, offering restorative approaches focusing on facilitation of SEL standards throughout the student day including community and transition areas (for secondary students).
Utilize data from Functional Behavioral Assessments to facilitate the creation and implementation of effective Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and evidence-based methodologies to optimize student outcomes.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with the administration on developing and adhering to the daily schedule to ensure students receive the required instructional time and teacher daily preparation time in a dynamic environment.
Guide paraprofessionals in school protocols, implementing accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports as required by program standards and student plans (like IEPs)
Provide initial, ongoing training and modeling of classroom procedures, strategies to support learning and specific behavior management strategies in collaboration with district/program special education specialists.
Collaborative Planning with paraprofessionals to guide their role in small group instruction, preparing materials, or monitoring progress.
Work closely with itinerants, and other support staff to meet student needs.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and IEP goals.
Compliance & Documentation:
Contribute to the development, monitoring, and periodic review of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and inclusive goal-setting.Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and IEP documentation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations.
Administer assessments to track academic and developmental progress.
Professional Engagement: Actively participate in staff meetings, developmental workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions, occasionally assuming the role of a facilitator to enrich colleagues’ skill sets.