SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (includes working with the Community Work Transition Program)

 QUALIFICATIONS:   

    1.   Kentucky Certificate with proper endorsements.

   2.   Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:  DOSE and/or Program Supervisor

SUPERVISES:  Teaching Assistant and/or Job Coach (if applicable)

JOB GOAL:   To create a classroom environment characterized by an understanding of the unique academic enrichment needs of students; to establish a cooperative working relationship with parents and other staff members; to maintain an effective rapport with students; to provide instruction geared toward the development of process skills enabling pupils to become more autonomous learners.To assist in providing Special Education students with classroom hands-on experience and the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in local industries and the community.

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Provides professional leadership within the school, community, and education profession to improve student learning as well as support district and state initiatives.
2. Demonstrates content knowledge within assigned discipline(s) or program and in applications to other disciplines.
3. Plans, implements and assesses instruction designed to develop students abilities to use certain skills, apply core concepts, become self-sufficient individuals, become responsible team members, think and solve problems and integrate knowledge.
4. Assesses student learning using a variety of tools consistent with Kentucky’s Assessment Program; communicates results to students, parents and staff making referrals for extra services as necessary, uses assessment results to design appropriate instructional activities.
5. Creates a learning climate that supports student achievement and safety.
6. Evaluates teaching effectiveness based on student achievement in relation to student attainment of Kentucky’s learning goals.
7. Uses technology to support instruction; access and manipulate data; enhance professional growth and productivity; communicate and collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community; and conduct research/solve problems.
8. Participates in required training relative to teaching assignments, supervisor approved professional growth plan, school/district initiatives, or as directed by the Principal.
9. Supervises students to ensure student safety.
10. Secures and makes use of school and community resources.  Communicates regularly with parents and guardians of students.
11. Adheres to school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
12. Participates in school-related activities, programs or meetings as assigned by the Principal and/or the Superintendent.
13. Maintains a variety of records as required by school district policies, state and federal law or as assigned by the Principal.
14. Provides instruction specific to teaching assignment consistent with school and district program requirements or curriculum, Kentucky’s Core Content for Assessment and Program of Studies and national teacher standards.
15. Serves as a member of the ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) in determining eligibility of students for special education programs; assists in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of IEP (Individual Education Plan).
16. Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
17. Contacts employers in the community to secure evaluation, training, and placement sites for students participating in the JOB Coach program.
18. Conducts Community Based Vocational Evaluation to assess student work strengths, needs, interests. Completes Evaluation Plan and Monthly Evaluation Training reports.
19. Provides hands-on Vocational Training, career exploration and works with students on an individual or small group basis to teach essential vocational skills at job sites within the Community as per IEP goals and objectives.
20. Coordinates and/or provides as necessary follow-up to insure the successful placement of students within the Community.
21. Completes and submits to Supervisor Monthly Evaluations/Progress reports and Time Record sheets by second working day of each month. Keeps current and complete information regarding each student in student notebooks.
22. Informs the Vocational Liaison on operations and anticipated changes and/or problems relevant to the development and effectiveness of the program.
23. Shares pertinent information about the students and works in concert with the teacher in matters regarding student scheduling, job related classroom training and progress etc.
24. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, program supervisor or the Superintendent.