What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Special Education Teacher VJH position at Vicksburg Junior High School?
TITLE: Teacher, Special Educaton
REPORTS TO: Building principal
SPED director
SUPERVISES: Students and Assistants
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate (ENDORSEMENT IN SPED)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 Days
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation.
Monitors students progress in and outside special ed room.
Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
Maintains contact with parents of students.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives
and directions
Prepares report cards, educational records, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Language: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with groups of parents/community or employees of the District.
Mathematical: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of the job the employee will visit buildings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out- put of students.
OTHER DUTIES NOT LISTED: Other duties not listed may be assigned.
Salary : $44,200
