Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth.
Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels.
Work in self-contained team departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Instructional Strategies
Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings as requested including preparing competencies drafting IEPs and updating IEPs.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
Use technology in teachinglearning process.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Provide or supervise personal care medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students support mission of school District.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline.
This includes 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.
Consult District and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Follow case manager duties as outlined by the Special Education Director.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal state District and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
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.
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
Other Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise assigned teacher aides.
Mental DemandsPhysical DemandsEnvironmental Factors
ToolsEquipment Used
Personal computer and peripheralsand other instructional equipment
Posture Prolonged standing frequent kneelingsquatting bendingstooping pushingpulling 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
Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress
Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected.
Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job.
This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.
The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job or the position itself at any time it deems advisable.