School of the Arts for Boys Academy SABAExceeptional Childrens Teacher ResourceJob DescriptionMISSIONSchool of the Arts for Boys Academy SABA empowers and BUILDs culturally and linguistically diverse boys to be strong creative academic scholars critical thinkers and community leaders through a culturally responsive arts-based education.REPORTS TO Head of SchoolSUPERVISES May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants if applicable.PURPOSE To plan organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.Provides services to assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. Collaborates with the Head of School and staff members to assess students needs and how best to address them.NATURE OF WORKUnder the general supervision of the Head of School to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs in academics interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing approved curriculum documenting teaching and student progressactivities outcomes addressing students specific needs providing a safe and optimal learning environment.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESA.MAJOR FUNCTION Management of Instructional TimeThe teacher has materials supplies and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity gets the class started quickly gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson maintains a high level of student time-on-task.B.MAJOR FUNCTION Management of Student BehaviorThe teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities&mdashwhole-class instruction small group instruction etc. has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non- instructional activities frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class small group and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently yet maintains the dignity of the student.C.MAJOR FUNCTION Instructional PresentationThe teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate speaks fluently and precisely presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly makes sure that the assignment is clear summarizes the main points of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.GCS Rev. 206D. MAJOR FUNCTION Instructional Monitoring of Student PerformanceThe teacher maintains clear firm and reasonable work standards and due dates circulates during class work to check all students’ performance routinely uses oral written and other work products to check student progress poses questions clearly and one at a time.E. MAJOR FUNCTION Instructional FeedbackThe teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work affirms a correct oral response appropriately and moves on provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing repeating the question giving a clue or allowing more time.F. MAJOR FUNCTION Facilitating InstructionThe teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system- wide curricular goals uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives andor tasks maintains accurate records to document student performance has instructional plan that matchesaligns objectives learning strategies assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.G. MAJOR FUNCTION Interacting Within the Educational EnvironmentThe teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner interacts effectively with students co-workers parents and community.H. MAJOR FUNCTION Performing Non-Instructional DutiesThe teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned andor as need is perceived adheres to established laws policies rules and regulations follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESConducts assessments testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.Develops Individual Educational Plans IEP for studentsAssists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plansCoordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students abilities and needs including students with special needs and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings.Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support MTSS.Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head of School.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCERequired to hold state certification inGeneral Curriculum license code 88091 or 88001 and designated as highly qualified.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPhysical Requirements Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers copiers typewriters calculators pencils scissors and equipment for children with special needs etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing andor walking physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.Data Conception Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional structural or composite characteristics whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards of data people or things.Interpersonal Communication Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions assignments andor directions from superiors.Language Ability Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence reports handbooks forms lists etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence simple reports forms instructional materials etc. using prescribed format.Intelligence Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in variety of technical or professional languages including medical legal and counseling terminology.Numerical Aptitude Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas to add and subtract multiply and divide utilize decimals and percentages and to apply the principles of descriptive statistics statistical inference and statistical theory.FormSpatial Aptitude Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape.Motor Coordination Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.Manual Dexterity Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination.Color Discrimination Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.Physical Communication Requires the ability to talk and hear Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear. Must be able to communicate via telephone.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.Ability to master knowledge of curriculum and best practices for culturally responsive teaching.Ability to motivate students.Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines.Ability to maintain basic files and records.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.DISCLAIMERThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.