2025/2026 SDC STEPSS - Moderate/Severe (BVMS)

JOB SPECIFICATION

SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER

The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:

• Provide learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.  Adapts this curriculum, as appropriate, to meet the special needs of students.
• Develop and use instructional materials which address all modalities for use with a wide range of student developmental levels.
• Provide individualized instruction designed to meet the academic and motivational needs of all students.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, and keep appropriate records.
• Establish and maintain standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Communicate with parents through a variety of means.  Hold parent conferences to address student progress.  Adhere to all mandated timelines for special education students.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, socio-emotional and academic problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through use of functional displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the objectives, which will form the basis for the District’s evaluation process.
• Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
• Participate in faculty and/or district committees and the sponsorship of student activities, perform duties assigned by the administrator to assist in the function of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

• A valid California credential authorizing service with the selected Special Education classroom.
• Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.