SY 25-26 Special Education Teacher

Employment Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Calendar : 185 Days

Experience Required : Successful experience as a teacher is preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Department : Teacher.

Direct Supervisor : Building Principal.

Primary Work Location : School setting.

Certification : Proper certificate in related field.

Job Summary : Create lesson plans and teach to the entire class and individually or in small groups, track student progress, and work within district administration policies, guidelines, and standards of learning.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties :

• Create and follow classroom schedule that includes regular classroom instruction, integrated arts classes, library visits, library lessons, computer lab times, counselor lessons, special assemblies, lunch times, and recess along.
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan.
• Encourage the development of social and emotional skills, community building, and behavior management skills.
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans.
• Complete IEP and various evaluations for Special Education teachers.
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns.
• Participate in building grade level and subject area committees.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassments as directed by Board policy.
• Collect, organize, and maintain classroom supplies such as crayons, paper, pencils, cleaning wipes, books, art supplies, and snacks.
• Create and display student work in the classroom and on public bulletin boards in the hallway.
• Assist with and supervise dismissal of students daily.
• Determine and post learning objectives daily for student and supervisor.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) for Position

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application :

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.