What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (TK-1-SDC) @ Rio Del Oro Elementary School position at Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a site administrator and/or the Director-Special Education & Curriculum and Instruction, provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabillities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior; research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services; serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; work within a push-in/ pull-out Learning Center model.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabillities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; participate in preparing Individual Education Plan goals and objectives for eligible students; suggest alternate resources, programs or interventions for ineligible students.
Monitor and evaluate progress and behavior of eligible special education students.
Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services.
Receive and respond to referrals from faculty, psychologists, parents, administrators, physicians and other personnel; provide screening and academic assessment for special education students referred by the Student Study Team and other referring groups; interpret assessment results for team members; write behavior support plans.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior; retrieve official records for parents and District personnel as requested.
Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned.
Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Monitor expenditures as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
Basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Research methods.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior.
Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services.
Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations.
Understand and relate to students with special needs.
Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Learn department and program objectives and goals.
Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.
Under the direction of a site administrator and/or the Director-Special Education & Curriculum and Instruction, provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabillities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior; research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services; serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; work within a push-in/ pull-out Learning Center model.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabillities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; participate in preparing Individual Education Plan goals and objectives for eligible students; suggest alternate resources, programs or interventions for ineligible students.
Monitor and evaluate progress and behavior of eligible special education students.
Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services.
Receive and respond to referrals from faculty, psychologists, parents, administrators, physicians and other personnel; provide screening and academic assessment for special education students referred by the Student Study Team and other referring groups; interpret assessment results for team members; write behavior support plans.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior; retrieve official records for parents and District personnel as requested.
Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned.
Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Monitor expenditures as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
Basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Research methods.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior.
Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services.
Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations.
Understand and relate to students with special needs.
Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Learn department and program objectives and goals.
Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience.