Special Education Teacher- CI

SUMMARY: Instructs students in activities designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth and skills that will contribute to their development as able and responsible citizens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches district approved curriculum to students in a K-12 Classroom setting.
• Creates a classroom environment that is student centered and developmentally appropriate.
• Progress monitors student competency in all subject areas through the development of formative and summative assessments.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress and keeps them informed on ways to reinforce progress in the home.
• Designs and implements individualized plans for students to meet their various academic behavioral and social needs.
• Supports general education teachers in the implementation of interventions and supports for individual students.
• Demonstrates a wide range of pedagogical strategies to address individual student need and result in student growth.
• Models and maintains positive behavior supports and interventions conducive to a safe and optimal learning environment across all settings (i.e. hallway gym assemblies playground lunchroom on field trips etc.)
• Participates in professional development activities and meetings designed to enhance specially designed instruction for students in the classroom setting.
• Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate hard copy and web-based records and prepares progress/grade reports.
• Prepares student lesson plans assessments parent communication letters and anecdotal records to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Maintains accurate and timely records required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
• Provides and monitors the implementation of student accommodations across settings and seeks the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.
• Collaborates with instructional staff members to co-teach lessons if appropriate.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse harassment zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Responds to emergencies to alleviate immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and demonstrates the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
• Works cooperatively with staff parents and administrators to resolve issues provide information and/or direction.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Models and directs student teachers instructional assistants and volunteers to provide effective strategies that address the needs of individual students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom students instructional assistants and volunteers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in area of major study. Valid Teaching Certificate in area of study required. Highly Qualified (HQ) where required by law. CTE relevant work experience as required by law.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on content curriculum and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; content knowledge; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; and ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting walking and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Noise level may vacillate from quiet to loud in varying degrees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand talk hear walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and educational equipment. The employee is directly responsible for safety well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students the public and other staff.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.