What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher- Special Education, Emotional Behavior Support- Jarrett Middle School position at Springfield Public Schools, MO?
Job Title : Special Education Educator
Department : Special Services
Pay Grade : Teacher's Salary Schedule
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : School Principal
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for facilitating learning within a classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
- Administers under supervision, first aid and assistance to students (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students as assigned.
- Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards IEP goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Case manages students' individualized educational programs (IEP).
- Provides an effective educational program which addresses individual student needs.
- Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual needs of students.
- Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. test scores, student evaluations, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and / or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Professional Development, staff meetings, IEPs, Whole Faculty Study Groups, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and / or appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student's personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
- Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.
- Required implementation of the IB PYP Program.
- Required training for IB which may involve travel.
- Performs other related duties as required / assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
