SPED Teacher (Special Needs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Provide instruction to students with disabilities in individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Teach by performing a variety of support functions with students with special needs. Work within a complex program with Functional Mental Disability (FMD) or Social Skills Enrichment (SSE) students typically requiring additional skills.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. Knowledgeable of students with special needs.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assist in lifting, transferring, evacuating, and/or transporting students.
• May assist in loading/unloading students onto and off regular and lift buses.
• Demonstrate willingness to attend to basic student personal care and hygiene needs.
• Assist with specific instructional techniques, e.g., cued speech, signing, or community based education.
• Assist with set up, operation, and maintenance of assistive/prosthetic devices and/or medically prescribed equipment.
• Assist with use of equipment needed to meet instructional needs, e.g., braces, PAL machines, auditory trainers, speech devices, computers, typewriters, magnifiers, braille writers, etc.
• Assist with the operation and use of medically prescribed equipment, e.g., ventilators, suctioning devices, or hearing aids.
• Duties include performance of health services.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the Director principal or the designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Attend Crisis Prevention Institute or related training annually as required by Director of Exceptional Children.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students’ behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

Also: 48 hours college credit evidenced by college transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17