JOB GOAL:The Special Education Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the classroom and provision of instruction, including development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment, and curriculum design. The teacher is also responsible for the supervision of classroom staff and ongoing parent contact.RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Implement elementary curriculum through a combination of whole group, small group, and individualized instruction, and including technology-aided and technology-mediated instruction.2. Determine individual learning needs of each student through data analysis from various formal and informal assessments and including technology-based assessment instruments.3. Plan and implement lessons and projects based on objectives tied to the state and federal learning standards adopted by the district, and communicate those objectives to students daily in written and oral form.4. Create an optimal learning environment for students, conducive to learning and the accomplishment of various student learning objectives.5. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including through the use of provided instructional technology tools and technology-mediated instruction.6. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.7. Monitor and evaluate student progress and record student outcomes.8. Employees may be requested to attend professional development opportunities during the regular work year.9. Experience working with students with social/emotional disabilities preferred10. Skilled in behavior management