FUNCTIONS:Attendance
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
Instructional Strategies
- Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.
- Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Participate in IEP Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Participate in selection of books equipment and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Provide or supervise personal care medical care toileting and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities as assigned.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students as needed.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and oversee completion if assigned.
Other
- Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the work of instructional aide(s) if assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint assist non-ambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards. Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
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