What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Exceptional Children position at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
JOB POSTING & DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Exceptional Children Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Terms of Employment: 10 Months
Exceptional Children’s Teacher
This position is inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community and shows a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and is committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels. The EC Teacher highly values and shows a commitment to reflective practice and teaching methods, using research based interventions. Must have the ability to thrive in an innovative school environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operate in an organized and efficient manner; holding yourself accountable
- Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and systemwide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program.
- Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.
- Must be able to provide students with instructional support within a resource setting.
- Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.
- Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.
- Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.
- Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.
- Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.
- Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.
- Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes. Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
- Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
- Has experience with writing individualized education plans, conducting IEP meetings.
- Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in special education, and license / certification in at least one area of disability as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
