Special Education Teacher

CLASS TITLE : TEACHER

JOB CLASS CODE : 2010 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2095 2100

Preschool Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Primary Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Middle School Teacher, High School Teacher, Exceptional Child Teacher, Gifted and Talented Teacher

REPORTS TO : School Principal / Superintendent or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS : Exempt

Approved : November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION :

To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the needs of each student at his / her own level. To ensure that each student will grow to his / her greatest intellectual ability, emotional development and psychological well-being.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment