The University of Alabama·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Special Education Teacher provides instruction and creates an appropriate learning environment for students with special needs. They are responsible for developing individual instructional plans, communicating with families, and supervising classroom staff.
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212701 - Special Education
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The Special Education Teacher provides instruction as well as an appropriate learning environment for children with special needs. Develops and implements individual instructional plans. Communicates with the student's families or guardians. Supervises other classroom staff.
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Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education; OR the ability to obtain a Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education within six (6) months of hire.
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Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to teach students with significant disabilities in a model transition program. Knowledge of curriculum requirements and trends in the discipline. Knowledge of student learning characteristics by area of exceptionality. Knowledge of the field of transition education and transition evidence-based practices. Ability to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students in caseload and fulfill other relevant regulatory requirements of the LEA. Ability to conduct and interpret assessment data, group students, and utilize instructional methodologies to promote the achievement of positive postschool outcomes for students. Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, e.g., the University of Alabama (UA) program administrators and staff, Local Education Agency (LEA) representatives, families, related service providers, and other related agency personnel. Ability to perform required work in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment. Commitment to excellence in transition education of youth with significant disabilities.
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Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alabama State Department of Education Teacher Certificate within six months. Additionally, a valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report are required.
Market context
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