SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (MSD)

QUALIFICATIONS:                   Valid certification as determined by the Kentucky

                                                Department of Education, Division of Educator Licensure

                                                and Quality.

REPORTS TO:                           Principal, Assistant Principals, Directors

JOB GOAL:                               To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for

                                                intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and

                                                maturation while implementing all goals and objectives of

                                                students’ Individual Education Plans.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Salary and terms of employment according to approved

                                               salary schedules.

EVALUATIONS:                       Performance will be evaluated in accordance with

                                               provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lessons plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Monitors and addresses, if appropriate, student’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs on an on going informal basis.
• Implements all assigned students’ IEPs as written.
• Communicates challenging scholastic expectations in a clear, positive, continuous manner.
• Assesses what has been taught by the administration and evaluation of open ended questions, portfolios, and performance events.
• Establishes and maintains standards of mutually respectful behavior.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Reports to their respective classroom at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the opening of school and remains at least fifteen (15) minutes after official closing time.
• Maintains reports and records required by regulations of the Floyd County Board of Education and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.