Major Job Goal:The Emotional Support Teacher will develop and implement an effective educational program for the students assigned to the emotional support program. The emotional support teacher will work collaboratively with the clinical support team. Performance ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:
Responsible for the development and coordination of individual academic, behavior, and social programming
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
Complete all necessary special education documents as mandated by chapter 14 such as ACCESS, ER/ RR, IEP, NOREP, etc.
Determine student progress by collecting and monitoring student data
Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion
Participate and assist with clinical team meetings
Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings
Maintain professional competence by participating in district professional development and self-selected professional growth activities
Understand and implement behavioral interventions
Understand and complete functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans
Perform all other duties assigned by the district and building principal