Resource Teacher (Bridges Program) at Educational Service Unit 7

RESOURCE TEACHER (BRIDGES PROGRAM)JOB DESCRIPTIONApplicants will be working with elementary students withautism and complex learning.This is a specialized program that has a high teacher/parent to student ratio.Duties include: Ability to work with a variety of districts departments teachers parents and children. Demonstrate ability to plan direct implement and evaluate successful learning environments.Job requirements: High school diploma teaching certificate (or local substitute certification) effective communication skills proficient computer skills and ability to work with a team in a fast-paced work environment.JOB CLASSIFICATION:CertificatedQUALIFICATIONS:Educational Level:Bachelors Degree or higherCertification or Licensure:Nebraska Special Education Teaching Certificate or State LicensureExperience Desired:Experience of working with students who have disabilitiesEmployee Characteristics:CooperationAttention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityConcern for OthersSelf-ControlStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityIndependenceInitiativeCollaborationConfidentialityDEPARTMENT:Special EducationREPORTS TO:Special Education DirectorREQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:Possess strong interpersonal skills and competencies.Must have people skills including the ability to build relationships establish trust and credibility and tailor assistance to individual students needs.Be creative and have adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives learning strategies and instructional plans with students abilities and learning modalities.Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources equipment materials technology and instructional strategies.Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.Manage student behavior.Collect analyze and interpret data and utilize it to modify instruction content and to report progress to parents and school districts.Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff students and parents within all districts served.Adhere to all ESU 7 policies rules regulations and supervisory directivesOther duties as assigned.TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:Basic computer skillsWord processing (Microsoft Office)Calendaring systemGoogle DriveEmail applicationsAble to post on ESU 7 Social Media resourcesMessagesAccountability softwareInternet BrowsersESU 7 Online ResourcesInternet search enginesElectronic and print copyrightStudent Record System (SRS)Augmentative Communication DevicesALIO - Accounting and HR systemREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.Communications and Media Knowledge of media production communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written oral and visual media.Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations skills and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSNever0%Occasional 1-32%Frequent33-66%Constant67%StandingxWalkingxSittingxBending/StoopingxReaching/Pushing/PullingxManual Dexterity ActivitiesxClimbing StairsxDrivingxLifting 50 Poundsx Carrying 20 FeetxWORKING CONDITIONS:Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.LEARNING ACADEMY TEACHERADDENDUMThis is an Addendum to the Special Education Teacher Job Description specific to this position. The Resource/Special Education Teacher Job Description also applies to this position except to the extent the information set forth in this Addendum is directly contrary to the Resource/Special Education Teacher Job Description.Additional Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:Knowledge and implementation of Rule 51Development of life skillsDevelopment of job skillsSet up community experiencesSupervision of paraprofessionals.Use promethean boardUse projection equipmentTroubleshoot equipment issues (treadmill bike tv dvd wii)Use desktop conferencingUse video creationIt is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion military and veteran status national or ethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition gender identity or sexual orientation or other protected status in its educational programs admission policies employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator. This position is subject to a veterans preference for those who qualify. Please see the policy at . Key Skills Dhcp,Dermatology,B2C,Account Development,AC Maintenance Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1