Special Education Teacher Higher Needs

Job Title : Special Education Teacher

Reports to : Principal

Dept. / School : As Assigned

Primary Purpose

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them

fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify

curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work

in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Kansas teaching license and endorsements as required for the position or Willing to get

appropriate teaching license and / or endorsement

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Experience :

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Essential Job Functions

1. Duties / Responsibilities : Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to

develop IEP through the general education intervention process for each student assigned.

2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and

show written evidence of preparation as required.

3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and

learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the

learning styles and needs of students assigned.

4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a

variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and

capabilities of each student assigned.

5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist

special education students in regular classes with assignments.

6. Participate in IEP and general education intervention meetings on a regular basis.

7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social,

and emotional development of students.

11. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations

12. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

13. Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned paraprofessional(s) and oversee completion.

14. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,

principals, and teachers.

15. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

17. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for

special education teachers.

18. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

required.

19. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

20. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

21. Other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands / Physical Requirement / Environmental Conditions :

1. Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.

2. Requires the ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.

3. Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and

other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.

4. Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items

5. Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.

6. Requires timeliness and regular attendance and / or physical presence at the job.