ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
Laramie, Wyoming
An Equal Opportunity Employer
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
7/27/2012
2012-13 School Year Only
POSITION:
Special Education Teacher (Living Skills Program)
LOCATION:
Spring Creek Elementary School
SALARY:
$40,535 annual salary minimum
CONTRACT:
185-day contract for the 2012-13 school year only
START DATE:
ASAP
CLOSING DATE:
When Filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a certificate
issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with
an endorsement as a special education teacher. Other desired
qualifications include: Excellent knowledge of special education
laws, regulations, and procedures; knowledge of scientifically
researched-based materials and curriculum, and positive behavior
intervention and support systems; understanding of and experience
working with students with wide variety of disabilities,
including autism, physical disabilities, and mental disabilities;
love, understanding, respect, and realistic expectations for
students; willingness to work with teachers to plan cooperatively
to benefit students; ability to supervise and work well with
paraprofessionals; excellent classroom management skills; ability
to support existing programs; strong interpersonal skills; good
public relations skills in dealing with professional and support
staffs and parents; and willingness to participate on school and
District committees and in required inservice activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The following are characteristic responsibilities for this
position: Teach and plan for Life Skills Math, English, Science,
and Social Life Skills; hygiene; relationships/personal
boundaries; create and facilitate behavior management plans;
conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs); administer
PAWS-Alt., Aimsweb assessments, and other required assessments;
communicate with other teachers, parents, related service
providers, and outside agencies regarding Life Skills student
progress/behaviors and other issues; provide advice to parents
regarding child/adult waiver, behavior management plans, etc.;
prepare, implement, and monitor progress of IEPs; help hire,
train, and supervise paraprofessionals; and other related
duties.
APPLY TO:
www.acsd1.org
Phone: 307-721-4400; FAX: 307-721-4408
e-mail:
mhamel@acsd1.org
Albany County School District One does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its educational programs or
activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, and Section
504 may be referred to Mike Hamel, Coordinator of the Office for
Civil Rights, Albany County School District One, 1948 Grand
Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 or telephone (307)-721-4400; or the
Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Coordinator, 2nd Floor, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY
82202-0050, or telephone (307)-777-6218. The District hires only
U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.