Special Education Teacher

Join our dynamic team at Pulaski Community Middle School, where collaboration and innovation thrive! We''re seeking a passionate educator who loves working in a middle school environment, fostering growth and learning among students. Be part of our supportive community, collaborating with both house teachers and our special education teams to create an enriching educational experience for all. The specific teaching assignment will be finalized based on the skills and ability of the chosen candidate.

Job Goal: To implement an approved educational program and establish a classroom environment that is consistent with our District Philosophy, fosters integrated learning, thinking, cooperation, and personal and social growth. To ensure that students are the nucleus of the school system and our educational decisions are guided by what we consider to be best for students so that they are given every reasonable opportunity to realize their best selves.

Qualifications:

• A current teaching license

• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

• The ability to maintain a positive learning environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Current First Aid/CPR certified or must obtain

• Demonstrated ability to:

• work collaboratively

• carry out emergency/crisis response procedures

• perform all computer technology tasks associated with the position

• maintain confidentiality

• communicate positively/effectively with students, parents, staff, patrons

• Commitment to the Pulaski Board of Education Educational Philosophy

• Demonstrated skills in positive human relations and cultural competence

• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict management

• Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to:

• arrive at work promptly and attend regularly

• follow directions and work well with others

• work under the stress of deadlines

• concentrate and perform tasks accurately

• react to change productively

• perform other tasks as assigned

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content pedagogy

• Demonstrate knowledge of students

• Select instructional goals and learning targets

• Plan for the use of resources

• Design coherent instruction

• Assess student learning

The Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport

• Establish a culture for learning

• Manage classroom procedures

• Manage student behavior

• Organize physical space

Instruction

• Communicate clearly and accurately

• Use questioning and discussion techniques

• Engage students in learning

• Provide feedback to students

• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

• Use ongoing assessment of benchmarks

• Use techniques that involve multiple intelligences

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching

• Maintain accurate records

• Communicate with families

• Contribute to the school district

• Demonstrate professional growth and development

• Show professionalism

• Demonstrate a shared responsibility for student learning

Reports To: Principal of the assigned building