Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12)

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 190 day contract (additional days may be contracted for extra duties).

2. Job Type: Licensed Teacher.

3. Reports to: Campus Principal or Designee.

4. Salary based on district Licensed Salary Schedule.

5. FLSA Status: Exempt.

6. 10 days sick leave per year of employment.

7. 3 days personal leave per year.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current or pending Arkansas Department of Education teaching license in

special education.

2. Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility as well as law and local

policy.

3. Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email with

attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position

responsibilities, accurately complete and submit forms or reports as required,

etc.

4. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and

procedures.

5. Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without

constant or direct supervision; must be able to multi-task.

6. Must be of good moral character.

7. Must have good communication and organizational skills.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

1. Teach academic and functional skills to educationally and physically disabled students.

2. Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

3. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the ADE,

  Board policies, and administrative regulations.

4. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis by testing students,

recording grades, and providing progress reports to parents and appropriate

professionals as directed by the district.

5. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and

Board policy.

6. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

7. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with

Board policies, the student handbook, and administrative regulations.

8. Take reasonable caution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

9. Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and

administrative regulations.

10. If needed, assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional

material.

11. Be responsible for supervising the proper usage of teaching supplies, classroom

equipment, and other instructional materials.

12. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development,

and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.

13. Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with district policy

and campus expectations.

14. Sponsor and accept responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned or

approved by the campus or district administration.

15. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and parents.

Strictly follow the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators.

16. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing

instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

17. Work to maintain and improve professional competence.

18. Accept and respond appropriately to supervision.

19. Provide lesson plans as expected by campus administration.

20. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

21. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and

professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote

students' educational, physical, and social development.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences. Requires the ability to prepare lessons, reports, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and requirements have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by a classroom teacher employed by the Sheridan School District. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications required of the person hired for the position.