What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher K-12 position at Alabama State Department of Education?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or other acceptable area.
- Relevant certification and expertise in area of specialization.
- For music teachers, excellent hearing and ability to determine pitch and tone variations.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.
- Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISE: Students and student interns
JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their
development as mature, able and responsible members of society.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determines individual and class needs.
- Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
- Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Exhibits positive human relations skills.
- Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
- Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
- Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Maintains and submits records and reports.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
- Performs other related duties that are required by the principal, superintendent or his/her designee.