What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDC Teacher Mild / Moderate position at Saugus Union School District?
SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER (Mild to Moderate)
Primary Function :
Primarily responsible for the academic, social and psychological growth of students placed in a special education classroom
Directly responsible to : Building Principal with assistance from Student Support services staff
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Meets California standards for the teaching profession
Serves as case manager to address the needs of pupils assigned to the special class
Coordinates the integration of special class pupils in general education
Coordinates and participates in Individual Education Planning (IEP) Team meetings for students and / or prospective students
Participates in staff development activities pertaining to the needs of children in special education in addition to site staff development activities
Prepares, implements and reports progress on IEP goals and objectives for each assigned pupil
Collaborates with parents and other service providers in the development and implementation of goals
Conducts ongoing formal and informal evaluation of pupils in the special class
Attends school and special education staff meetings
Directs activities of special education instructional assistants
Participates in 90 minute planning at site and / or with other special education teachers
Coordinates triennial reviews with all team members.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Knowledge of :
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, assessment tools and strategies pertaining to educational trends, core and alternate core curriculum and strategies for implementation as related to students with mild to moderate disabilities
Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of children identified with mild to moderate educational and social disabilities
Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to the elementary student
Behavioral management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population
Ability to :
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching, instruction, and behavior management program for mild to moderate special education students
Provide learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, emotional disabilities, health awareness including hygiene and nutrition
Assess the educational needs of with disabilities, and design, develop, and implement individual education plans
Provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment
Collaborate with members of assessment planning IEP teams, general education teachers and community agencies
Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction programs, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences for students with special needs
Credential Required :
Education Specialist Instruction Credential with specialization for Mild / Moderate
OR : any other combination of special education credentials that meet authorization requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
Able to conduct verbal conversation
Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk
Able to sit for sustained periods of time
Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
Able to lift up to 25 pounds
Able to carry up to 25 pounds
Able to exhibit full range of motion for :
shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
shoulder abduction and adduction
elbow flexion and extension
shoulder extension and flexion
back lateral flexion
hip flexion and extension
knee flexion
Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate calculator, typewriter, and / or computer keyboard at the required speed and accuracy
While the ideal candidate will possess all these abilities, duties assigned can be modified to accommodate some physical restrictions.
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