Title: Special Education Instructional Facilitator 

Reports to: Building Principal

Position Summary: The special education teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students through rich learning experiences, case studies, and a variety of primary and secondary source documents. 

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Services
2. Currently hold or be eligible for a Kansas certificate in at least one area of special education 
3. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
4. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
5. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the school principal
6. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
7. Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
8. Proficient in data collection and reporting
9. Excellent written and oral skills
10. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications     

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
2. Valid Teaching Certificate with applicable level area endorsements
3. 5+ years of directly related verifiable experience in Special Education services

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
2. Ability to establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual
   educational needs of students
3. Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the
   school district and community
5. Ability to react to change in an instructional and productive manner, and handle other
   tasks as assigned
6. Ability to be mobile in the classroom
7. Ability to monitor student achievement and teacher (self) effectiveness, and make
   changes to instruction techniques to improve student achievement
8. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district
9. Ability to work with technology/computer systems
10. Ability to supervise, direct, motivate, and correct employee’s job performance
11. Ability to model commitment and dedication to work
12. Ability to work independently and without supervision, and complete work in an efficient manner

General Responsibilities:

1. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning
2. Communicates with parents and counselors on a student's progress
3. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
4. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities
5. Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to special education services
6. Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines
7. Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community
8. Works effectively with community organizations
9. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned
10. Supports the value of education
11. Supports the mission and vision of USD #458
12. Keeps abreast of new information, best practices, innovative ideas, and techniques
13. Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
14. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Special Education or other Administrative Staff

Physical Requirements:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1.     Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities
   2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment: 10 months (187 Days); Academic school year as assigned 

Evaluation:  Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits, please visit our website at www.usd458.org.