What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Special Education Teacher at Midtown Elementary position at Roane County Schools?
Special Education Teacher
Job Summary
Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To
Job Summary
Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To
- Work well with students with disabilities, teachers and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
- Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge of teaching students with IEPs.
- Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
- Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
- Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
- Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
- Provide direction, and supervision for all paraeducators assigned to the classroom.
- Compile and maintain thorough, accurate and compliant special education files.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
- Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and responsible use of leave.
- Follow professional ethics in all work
- related activities.
- Comply with all school, district, state and federal guidelines and Roane County Board of Education policies.
- Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
- Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment. The position may require assisting with lifting, moving or positioning students and/or changing diapers as needed.
- Satisfactory background check
- Pass drug screening