Teacher - Special Education

TITLE

Teacher - Special Education K-12

POSITION TYPE

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)

Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community

Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns

Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position

Ability to prepare required written reports

Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.

Possess high moral standards, professionalism, and integrity

REPORTS TO

School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and prepares for classroom instruction

Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning

Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs

Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school

Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students

Monitors and assesses student progress

Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students

Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues

Demonstrates positive school-community relations

Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration

Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism

Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction

Contributes to the total school program

Performs other duties as assigned by school administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 days per year Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Schedule

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

DAYS WORKED 187

ENDORSEMENTS 221 or 223 or 224