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TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER (RISE)
- LEAP:(Learners Excelling And Progressing) Lab/Resource setting with collaboration monitor coteach and direct instruction service delivery.
- RISE:(Reaching Independence through Structured Education) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
- LIFE:(Learning In a Functional Environment) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with severe/profound disabilities.
- ABLE:(Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment) Classroom for students with emotional and behavioral concerns.
QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Assistant Principal
JOB GOAL: To facilitate the appropriate academic social and emotional growth of students identified as Disabledunder P.L. 101476
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the time designated.
- Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon requestof the administration.
- Participates in evaluative process for Special Education placement when called uponto do so.
- Participates in Eligibility Placement and IEP team meetings when called upon to do so.
- Maintains a work folder for each student when appropriate; can document studentsprogress or lack of progress.
- Provides appropriate educational program for students.
- Cooperates with regular classroom teachers and other staff members in planninginstructional goals objectives and methods to be used with students in Special Education.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent withthe physicallimitations of the location provided materials available and needs andcapabilities of the child.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipmentmaterialsand facilities.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
- Assists in the selection and inventory of books equipment and other instructionalmaterials.
- Completes reports and other school related paperwork as required at or before thetime requested.
- Accepts the responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
- Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and theirparentsconcerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
- Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of readingworkshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions ofhigher learning.
- Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning andappropriate to the developmental level and interests of students within the limitsof the resources of the district.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the IEP goals and in harmony with thesegoals establishes clear objectives and communicates these objectives to students.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student lifeand conduct; and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Maintains appropriate emotional stability physical health personal appearance and personality.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.