Special Education Teacher: TASC (Therapeutic/Academic Support Class) Grades 9-12

• Select teaching strategies for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students. • Maintain continuous performance data on student IEP objectives and documents progress on IEP forms. • Provide academic support to students with emotional/behavioral needs. • Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate. • Responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments. • Develop behavior plans and revise consistency. • Train and supervise instructional aides and volunteers as required. • Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories. • Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students. • Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students’ specialized needs. • Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and in-service. • Complete all required reports and records in an accurate and timely manner. • Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of special students for assuring appropriate learning experiences. • Work closely with clinical staff (i.e., Behaviorist BCBA Teacher, School Adjustment Counselors, etc.) to develop a therapeutic learning environment. • Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students. • Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students. • Maintain a data system to accurately record student information. • Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.