TITLE : Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Kentucky Certificate with endorsements in teaching areas.
- Such additional qualifications as the superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO : Principal
Director of Special Education
Chief Academic Officer
JOB GOALS : To provide each special education student in a particular unit with a program that will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Domain 1 : Planning & Preparation
Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and PedagogyDemonstrating Knowledge of StudentsSelecting Instructional OutcomesDemonstrating Knowledge of ResourcesDesigning Coherent InstructionDesigning Student AssessmentDomain 2 : Classroom Environment
Creating an Environment of Respect and RapportEstablishing a Culture for LearningManaging Classroom ProceduresManaging Student BehaviorOrganizing Physical SpaceDomain 3 : Instruction
Communicating with StudentsUsing Questioning and Discussion TechniquesEngaging Students in LearningUsing Assessment in InstructionDemonstrating Flexibility and ResponsivenessDomain 4 : Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on TeachingMaintaining Accurate RecordsCommunicating with FamiliesParticipating in a Professional CommunityGrowing and Developing ProfessionallyDemonstrating ProfessionalismCompliance with School and District Regulations
RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO TEACHING AREA :
Implements individualized programs based on IEP'sMaintains appropriate system of record keeping in accordance with the lawProvides a basic core program for special education students consistent with state education code requirementsCoordinates and supervises work experience and in-school job training programs involving special education studentsWorks cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes-interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff and assisting the students with regular class assignmentsConfers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such studentsAssists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each studentAssists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school's special education program.Counsels individuals and groups of special education students with educational, occupational and personal problems.Assists students in making a realistic assessment of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilitiesProvides motivational work for students who have a short attention spanPerforms such other professional tasks (within reason) as may be assigned by the superintendent or other supervisorsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary and work year to be established by the superintendent and the Board.
EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
