WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

TEACHER -- SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree

• Special Education Endorsement

REPORTS TO

• Director of Special Education

• Principal

JOB GOALS

• To give specialized academic, behavioral, and physical training to students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.

• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students.

• Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment.

• Evaluates student progress through progress monitoring.

• Establishes expectations for appropriate student behavior.

• Counsels and consults with parents and students.

• Manages materials and supplies.

• Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures.

• Maintains necessary records and completes the necessary paperwork to develop and maintain appropriate IEPs.

• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

• Attends IEP meetings when necessary.

• Maintains order in classroom and school building.

• Reports to the Department of Human Services first, and then to the principal when obtaining knowledge that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed because of abuse or neglect.

• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner.

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting of objects that may exceed 40 pounds.

• Carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Lifting of students that may weigh in excess of 100 pounds.

• Other physical demands may be required as needed.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

• Adaptability to dealing with people in a professional manner.

• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform a task or job duty adequately.

• Ability to work with students with various disabilities and their parents.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Normal working environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ten month year.

• Salary and work year to be established by Board.

EVALUATION

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.