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General responsibilities:Instructs students individually in accordance with identified needsConsults with treatment team to ensure utilization of a behavior management system that is consistent with the system used in other program componentsWorks collaboratively and cooperatively with local school administration, teachers, and paraprofessionals.Schedules eligibility/initial evaluations as neededWorks collaboratively with general education teachers to provide necessary services and supports.Provides specialized instruction to support acquisition of grade level curriculumSchedules Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as needed.Maintains special education records/PowerSchool reports.Completes Data Verification forms as needed.Monitors and reports data for tracking systems.Performs such other duties as assigned by the Special Education LEA, Special Education Resource Teachers or school system administrators.Is responsible for planning and scheduling educational field trips and actively participates as required. May drive program vehicle during such tripsIdentifies educational needs of consumers in preparation for summer tutorial servicesWrites and makes available daily/weekly lesson plans so that other staff can provide appropriate instructions to students to continue the educational program in the teacher’s absenceDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationApplies seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure, as requiredAssesses educational needs of students on an on-going basis and makes appropriate adjustments to educational plans as needed:Administers educational testing within 10 days of consumer’s admission to program and prior to student’s dischargeDevelops and implements students’ Individualized Educational PlansCompletes an educational discharge summary and final report card at time of dischargeProvides both verbal and written consultation/progress reports to parents/guardians as neededEnsures compliance of students’ educational records in accordance with guidelines established by the State Department of EducationMaintains awareness of current techniques and approaches to the educational process as they relate to the population being usedCarries out administrative duties in accordance with established schedules and procedures:Determines classroom supplies and maintains sufficient suppliesConducts meetings with classroom staff to address progress/problems and overall teamwork issues, as needed.Maintains an effective professional relationship with all program staff as well as with all external contact made during the course of fulfilling job related dutiesAppropriately delegates routine tasks to behavioral staff such that student needs can be met without disruptionAttends treatment team meetings as scheduled related to clinical planning and administrative issuesPerforms liaison services with the local educational system for students at BayPointe:Ensures that appropriate placement is made and that needed services will be provided to the studentMonitors the student’s adjustment to school placement and shares information with school/residential staffProvides consult to school personnel regarding student needs through conferences, phone contacts and/or in writing as needed to support positive adjustment by the student following discharge from the facilityArranges for and facilitates delivery of specialized services (e.g. speech) as identified by the IEP teamCourteous and respectful attitude towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumer’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and familiesAdministrative and other related duties as assigned:Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerFollows AltaPointe policies and proceduresAttends to required in-service training and other workshopsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in special education; Alabama teacher’s certification in Special Education (K-6, 6-12)