*About us*
“All students engaged in learning today…for life tomorrow” is the vision of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS).
GFPS is the 2nd largest school district in Montana.
All 10,160 students are prepared through comprehensive TK-12 programming and extensive extra- and co-curricular offerings.
*Job Title: Special Education Teacher*
*Summary: *
The Special Education Teacher shall be directly responsible to the building principal.
The work year of this position is 187 contracted days annually, with provisions for benefits cited in the current school district personnel policies.
*Qualifications:*
● Bachelor’s Degree in Education
● Montana Teaching Certificate
● Successful teaching required and administrative experience preferred.
*Essential Functions:*
Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
Monitors students’ progress in and outside special education room.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.
_Only minimum duties are listed.
Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $39,249.
00 - $64,604.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
* Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person