SPECIAL EDUCATION SELF-CONTAINED TEACHER REPORTS TO LEA SUPERVISOR/BUILDING PRINCIPALESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SETObserve student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly.Strong communication with parentsAssist children with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from schoolHelp children with clothing, grooming, health habits and bathroom activitiesNotify immediately appropriate personnel of any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect and severe medical conditionsMaintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilitiesDisplay ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the schoolPlan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionalsDiagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent mannerMonitor student progress and adjust instruction accordinglyPlan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the studentsRemain current on instructional practices in Special EducationTeaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and other appropriate learning activities to students in the classroom, utilizing the district curriculumAdhere to all aspects of the student’s Individualized Education PlanMonitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordinglyMaintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher)Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroomEvaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progressCreates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learningTakes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAdministers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and stateParticipates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCsSupervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular eventsMaintains emotional control under stressPerforms other duties as assigned