Essential Functions

Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required. Provides an appropriate educational program for each student. Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods. Monitors students' progress in and outside special education room. Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law. Maintains regular contact with parents of students. Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, profession training seminars, and workshops. Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions. Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms. Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters. Supervises students, para educators, and volunteers. Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

Education and/or Experience

Valid Teaching Certificate with special education endorsements. Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent development issues. Ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff and the community. Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities. Knowledge of special education law and procedures

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and is required to work in a stressful environment. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. May have off campus instructional duties with students. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 met to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 essentialfunctions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; travel from building to other sites; bend at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental / Motor Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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 essentialfunctions. For those certified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract. Special Education Instructors are exempt employees according to FLSA 29 CFR S 541.303 Sections (a), (b), (c), and (d).

Compensation:

Matrix is on the website/A discussion of pay will be had with the Superintendent - You will need to submit the following documents: A cover letter, a resume, completed certified application, 3 letters of recommendation and a copy of your teaching license.