JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Hold a valid teacher license to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned;
• Make knowledge accessible to all students;
• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning;
• Fostering students’ self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility;
• Appropriate communication skills including a command of the English language and grammar skills.

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Develop and implement effective models, strategies and techniques of instruction.

• Maintain classroom environment and climate which provide order andorganization yet promote development of student self-discipline and enhancement of student/teacher self-esteem.

• Become knowledgeable regarding the scope and sequence of the general school curriculum.

• Develop and use skills in adapting general school curriculum to meet the needs of students who have been determined disabled.

• Develop skills in implementing specific curriculum and techniques in area of assignment.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, parents, community agencies, and administration.

• Become knowledgeable regarding policies of the School System and the school or assignment.

• Become knowledgeable with and able to perform and interpret diagnostic measures necessary to special education assessment.

• Become familiar with general education evaluation procedure and find ways to adapt it to meet the needs of disabled learners.

• Learn to implement the role of case management. (Seeing a student through the assessment procedure from referral to eligibility and program development.)

• Be prompt in all areas of reporting such as:

• Caseload rosters

• Surveys and required reports

• Notices and need for assessment

• Timeline maintenance

• Maintain professional growth through coursework, seminars, observations, conferences and reading.

• Maintain responsibility for validity and currency of credentials.

• Attend to other duties assigned by principal, department chairperson, superintendent or designee.

  
  JOB DESCRIPTION

  
  TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (continued)

  
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  
  Two hundred day contract. The School Board will establish the salary annually.

  
  EVALUATION:

  
  Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation or licensed personnel.