SPED - Resource 1.0, 2025-26

Position: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Contract: 190 days – New Teacher

187 days – Returning Teacher

I. General Responsibilities

The special education teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.

II. Examples of Duties

• Instructional Process
• Writes & implements long-range plans which incorporate district/course curricular objectives.
• Writes & implements daily plans which incorporate district/course curricular objectives.
• Plans & implements plans to address the needs of individuals and/or small groups of students.
• Incorporates curricular revisions & new programs into instruction.
• Organization and Management
• Organizes the classroom for efficient use of instructional time.
• Has supplies, materials & equipment available for use.
• Keeps student records and permanent folders current and readily available for teacher, student or parent reference.
• Maintains system for monitoring student scheduling including special education and/or mainstream activities
• Maintains information for classroom management.
• Keeps exceptional student IEP's current and in an organized manner.
• Allocates instructional time based on needs of students as reflected on IEP.
• Holds IEP meetings and parent conferences throughout the year.
• Completes written reports and follows procedural guidelines as set forth by Principal and Special Education Supervisor.
• Schedules adult supervision for maximum efficiency.
• Instruction
• Demonstrates a knowledge of subject area and the ability to convey it to the students.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize information for logical presentations
• Teaches to the objective and uses a variety of materials.
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills and styles, which reflect curricular objectives.
• Focuses students for instruction.
• Provides for all students to be actively involved in a lesson.
• Monitors student responses and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Uses reinforcement to influence positive behavior.
• Presents clear, legible and precise directions.
• Provides guided and independent practice.
• Applies appropriate closure in a lesson presentation.
• Maintains, administers and utilizes tests as an instructional tool.
• Evaluates students' work and communicates progress.
• Uses principles of learning, which promote memory and recall.
• The Classroom Climate
• Creates a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Creates an emotional atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintains classroom control.
• Promotes development of self-control in students.
• Counsels with students and others when needed.
• Develops reinforcement schedule.
• Identifies behavior problems.
• Confers with parents, counselors, nurse, administrators and appropriate sources about students.
• Develops/implements a plan or strategy to remediate the problem.
• Secures parent permission prior to implementation of plan.
• Confers with diagnostic team prior to implementation of plan.
• Assists students in learning to function effectively within a group.
• Follow through with student discipline and special behavior programs.
• Secures and uses information appropriately concerning the abilities, needs, and interests of students.
• Assists with overall supervision and discipline of students within the school.
• Promotes positive self-concept.
• Professional Relations
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Interacts positively with other staff members.
• Interacts positively with community and parents.
• Meets assigned district and building responsibilities.
• Seeks professional growth.
• Works to complete building, district, and board of education goals.
  
  

III. Qualifications

Kansas Teaching Licensure with Special Education Certification required or enrollment in a certification program