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JOB TITLE : SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate
- Training and / or experience in special education teaching
REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator
JOB GOAL : To enable students who are learning disabled and mild / moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Nine-month year as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION : Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job functionTeam teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisorMaintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated programCoordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programsUpdate Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51 : Rules and Standards Governing Special Education ProgramsServe as an active member of the multi-disciplinary teamCollects assessment data and uses it effectivelyTeaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroomKeeps accurate records of attendance and progressAssists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectivelyProvides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnelBe able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried outExhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with childrenExhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachersRequest and / or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problemsGENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Teacher shows enthusiasm and initiativeTeacher is punctual in job responsibilitiesTeacher is willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activitiesOCCASIONAL
Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperationSuggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculumRemains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growthActively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committeesAssumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parentsRecognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the childPerforms other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administratorOTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) :
Demonstrate oral and written language skillsEffective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolutionSkills in assessment and evaluationVisual, auditory and dexterity skills
