What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support position at Focused Staffing?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : SPED Emotional Support Teacher
Rate : $45 per hour
Job Summary :
The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. This teacher evaluates student progress against instructional objectives and measurable goals, follows state-mandated procedures, and functions as the Individual Education Plan (IEP) manager for assigned students.
Essential Functions :
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principals of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students to include : present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
- Serves as primary contact for the parent
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, on school premises, or during school activities
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with school policies and procedures
- Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of the school; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
- Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and / or leadership roles outside the classroom
- May assist students and parents with managing behavioral difficulties including various types of disability that may cause students to learn differently
- Skilled and experienced to teach students with at higher level of need, if necessary including but not limited to autism, emotional support, resource room, life skills, etc.
- May plan and deliver educational instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disabilities, students who may need life skills support, and resource room support
- Assists students with coping and provides techniques to help students adapt to their school community
- Promotes classroom structure, rules, and procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements :
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Salary : $45
