Purpose of Job:

The purpose of the Special Populations Teacher position is to provide direct and indirect instructional support for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Collaborates with IEP team members to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote student development.
• Utilizesavarietyofassessmentstodeterminepresentlevelsofperformance,monitorstudent progress, and adjust interventions accordingly.
• DevelopsanInstructionallyAppropriateIndividualizedEducationPlanforeach
• Analyzesandassistsincollectionofdatatoguideinstructionand/orprovideappropriate classroom interventions in a variety of settings.
• Meets and/or communicates with parents to discuss student progress. This includes the creation and parent receipt of the IEP Goal Progress Monitoring reports.
• Maintainseffectivecommunicationanddocumentationwithallrelevant
• EnsuresthatstudentswithdisabilitieshaveaccesstothegeneraleducationTierI
• Supportsgeneraleducationcolleaguesinworkingwithstudentswhohave
• Teachesappropriatebehaviorskills,asdeterminedbyindividualizededucationplans(IEPs) and/or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Plansaprogramofstudythatmeetstheindividualneeds,interests,andabilitiesofthe
• Createsaclassroomenvironmentthatisconducivetolearningandappropriatetothematurityand interests of the students.
• Preparesforclassesassignedandshowswrittenevidenceof
• Establishesclearoutcomesforalllessons,classwork,andTheoutcomesare communicated to students.
• Supportstheprogramofstudy,usingavarietyofinstructionaltechniques,instructionalmedia and technology.
• Servesasamodelforthedistrict'smission,visionand
• Assessestheprogressofstudentsonaregularbasisandprovidesprogressreportsas
• Recognizespotentiallearningdisabilitiesofstudentsandseekstheassistanceofqualified

• Takesallnecessaryandreasonableprecautionstoprotectstudents,equipment,materials, facilities, and confidentiality of records.
• Maintainsaccurate,complete,andcorrectrecordsasrequiredbylaw,districtpolicy,and administrative regulation.
• Assiststheadministrationinimplementingallpoliciesandrulesgoverningstudentlifeand
• Developsreasonablerulesofclassroombehaviorandprocedure,andmaintainsorderinthe classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makesprovisionforbeingavailabletostudentsandparentsforeducation-relatedpurposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Plans,supervises,andprovidesguidanceforteacheraide(s)andvolunteer(s)andwhen appropriate, evaluates their job performance in cooperation with department heads.
• AttendsandparticipatesinstaffServesonstaffcommittees.
• Analyzesandusesappropriatedatatoguideinstructionanddevelop
• Maintainsastandardofperformanceandconduct,asrequiredbystate,law,localboardof education and community expectations.
• Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regardingclassroom organization, procedures and individual student needs.
• Supervisesstudentsatschoolrelatedfunctions,toincludeonandoffcampus
• Maintainsprofessionalcompetencethroughin-serviceeducation
• Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment, as appropriate.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as required.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• ABachelor'sdegreefromanaccreditedcollegeor
• AvalidTennesseeTeacher'sCertificatewiththeappropriate

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB

• Displays considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school system, as well as state and federal requirements pertaining to the performance of duties.
• Developsandimplementslong-term
• Stayscurrentonanychangesinstatutes,policies,procedures,andmethodsastheypertainto public education.
• Effectivelycommunicatesandinteractswithsupervisors,membersofthegeneralpublic,and other stakeholders involved in the operation of the school system.
• Collectsanddisseminatesinformationinaconcise,clear,andeffective
• Exhibitsstrongorganizational,management,interpersonal,andtechnical
• Usessoundindependentjudgmentanddiscretionindaily

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mustbeabletodooccasionallifting,carrying,pushingand/orpullingofupto40pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping or kneeling;
• Mustbeabletotraverseschoolfacility;
• Musthavesignificantfinefingerdexterity;
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including pertinent and required software applications;
• Must possess excellent language skills (verbal and written) requiring the ability to read informational documentation, directions, instructions, policies and procedures related to this job, requiring the ability to give assignments and/or directions to co-workers, assistants, supervisors, studentsandparents/guardians,requiringtheabilitytodeliver verbal andwrittencommunications in English language;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people (staff, supervisors, parents/guardians, students) and maintain professionalism and tact in all situations, including emergent ones, must be able to maintain constructive relationships;
• Mustpossessexcellentorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail;
• Must be able to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with periodic need to enhance skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Mustbeabletoapplyassessmentinstrumentsandanalyzedataandpossessproblem-solving
• Mustbeabletomakeindependentjudgmentsinabsenceof

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ATTENDANCE: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.

The Lake County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.