What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Itinerant Early Childhood Teacher Full-time Standard position at Washoe County School District?
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and / or instructional unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Planning and Preparation
- Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
- Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Designs coherent, differentiated, instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
- Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
- Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
- Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
Classroom Environment
Instruction
Professional Responsibilities
Special Education teachers can be assigned as Resource Special Education teachers or can be assigned to specific specialized programs that are broken down from the Special Education umbrella in order to provide adequate supports for all students requiring special needs. In the case where a teacher is assigned to a specialized program, all of the above-mentioned job duties / responsibilities apply, as does the information tied to the specific program. Specialized programs within the Special Education umbrella at WCSD are described below.
EC - Early Childhood / Pre-K
The Early Childhood Special Education Program provides services to three, four and five year olds with disabilities. The teacher provides instruction in developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses all areas of child development including literacy and math readiness skills, gross and fine motor skills, self- help skills, communications skills, and social skills. In addition, the classroom provides multiple opportunities to develop skills in the areas of cognition, receptive and expressive language, and social / emotional development.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education / Experience : Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be :
Education : Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university with student teaching experience and the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license.
Knowledge of : Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and / or credential area of teaching. (e.g., special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; interpersonal relations.
Skill at : Creating an effective environment for learning, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members. The ability to establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.
License / Certificates : Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area / and or grade level.
Special Considerations : When selected for Department chair of a high school, additional pay will be provided based on number of teachers supervised.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
