What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher at Bowers Elementary position at Roane County Schools?
Job Summary:
Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Work well with students with disabilities, teachers and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
- Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialized knowledge of teaching students with IEPs.
- Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
- Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
- Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
- Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
- Provide direction, and supervision for all paraeducators assigned to the classroom.
- Compile and maintain thorough, accurate and compliant special education files.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
- Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and responsible use of leave.
- Follow professional ethics in all work
- related activities.
- Comply with all school, district, state and federal guidelines and Roane County Board of Education policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
- Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment. The position may require assisting with lifting, moving or positioning students and/or changing diapers as needed.
- Satisfactory background check
- Pass drug screening
