Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: • Demonstrate knowledge of the subject area. • Designs and implements appropriate instruction of 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade math in accordance with students' needs, District curriculum, and State standards. • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals. • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students. • Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do. • Use assessment data to inform instruction. • Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed. • Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills. • Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels. • Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed. • Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced. • Work cohesively with the special education liaison and other support staff to provide a more productive environment for students on educational plans. Professional Culture: • Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner. • Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction. • Communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians. • Provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. • Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as required. • Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students. • Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary. • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. • Regularly collaborate and communicate with team-alike and content-alike colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students. • Supervises students in the hallways before, after, and in between classes, in the library, and at special events. • Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students. • Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. • Attends work regularly and is punctual. Teaching All Students: • Understanding of social-emotional challenges facing middle school students and an ability to assist students in developing appropriate coping strategies. • Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of models and strategies. • Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels. • Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment. Instruction can be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, or small classroom setting. • Design classroom activities and lessons with multiple levels as appropriate so that all students can access the curriculum. • Formally and informally assess the student learning to create a comprehensive learning program. • Set high expectations that are suitable based on students’ needs. • Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is practiced. Family and Community Engagement: • Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students’ learning. • Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral programs of their students through conferences, written messages, telephone calls, and/or email. • Communicate student progress and development to parents/guardians.