FMD Special Ed. Teacher

LOCATION:  RACELAND-WORTHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RESPONSIBLE TO:  DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL ED./PRINCIPAL/SUPERINTENDENT

JOB GOAL:  Provide exceptional needs instruction to exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress; instruct pupils in academic, social, behavioral and educational skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, unites, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposed outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Implements the Student Infinite Campus (IC) system.
• Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the D.O.S.E. , the Principal and by School Board Policies.
• Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
• Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative immediately.
• Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
• Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
• Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks.
• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the School Board for the district.
• Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
• The Board of Education delegates to the person holding this position the reasonable authority necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities listed for this position.
• Is familiar with and incorporated the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to the professional code of conduct.
• Participate in Safe Crisis Management Training annually.
• Attend any and all professional development as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current Valid Kentucky FMD Teacher Certification

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel by the Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary commensurate with the Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
• 185 days per full school year
• Specified positions may have extended days.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the D.O.S.E./Principal or the Superintendent.