Special Education Teacher -Salamonie Elementary School

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Classroom Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Varies

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Basic Function

Provide educational and nurturing (forming positive relationships) services for students in designated grade(s), that align with federal, state, and district standards, requirements, laws, and regulations and fall within the HCCSC Master Contract.

Qualifications

Possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the grade level and/or subject assigned. Incumbents must possess knowledge of HCCSC principles, theories, practices, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

Essential Functions

• Provide a rigorous educational program for students in designated grades based on student instructional goals; develop and implement lesson plans utilizing established district curriculum and instructional frameworks and in accordance with federal, state and district standards, requirements, laws, and regulations.
• Plan and implement coherent learning experiences which motivate/engage students, are culturally proficient, and use class time effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content, effective pedagogy, students, Response to Intervention processes, and resources to support student learning.
• Compile, review, and analyze student assessment and learning data, school improvement data, and curriculum mapping data to design precise and personalized instruction to enhance learning.
• Maintain accurate records; comply with all district, state, and federal accountability requirements.
• Collect and report student achievement data following HCCSC grading guidelines.
• Create and maintain a brain-compatible classroom environment of respect and rapport that is conducive to learning and absent of threat.
• Manage classroom and student behavior, using appropriate procedures and routines in accordance with district policies.
• Organize and manage physical space to optimize learning; including limiting visual clutter.
• Plan and deliver explicit instruction, modeling expectations
• for student work, and monitoring practice of students.
• Communicate clearly and accurately to all stakeholders.
• Use effective questioning and discussion techniques; engage students in learning.
• Provide timely and responsive feedback/notice to students and parents, with support as appropriate for student success.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with administrators and other staff to assess and assist students in resolving learning issues, behavior issues, and conflicts; implement Responses to Intervention and programs for high ability students, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and other students with special needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Participate in regular collaboration to reflect on teaching, plan instruction, monitor implementation, and respond to student performance data.
• Grow and develop professionally, ensuring comprehensive knowledge and transfer to practice of district initiatives.
• Provide work direction and guidance to instructional support staff as assigned.
• Perform related duties assigned by the administration to meet the needs of the building or unit in emergencies or unique situations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

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 speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and has limited physical labor.

Essential Cognitive Factors

• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Plan, organize and schedule priorities
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Efficiently use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Work assigned overtime
  
  

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5 hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - constantly
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.) - frequently
  
  

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Building/Campus Salamonie Elementary School