Special Education Teacher - Huntington North High School

Position Title: Special Education Teacher Terms of Employment: Teacher Contract Evaluated By: Director of Special Education Job Summary The Special Education Teacher is responsible to provide for the educational development and well-being of each student served.

Employment Requirements * Valid Indiana teaching license, with current CPR/AED certification Essential Job Duties * Plans and implements lessons based on the Early Childhood Foundations developed and adopted by the Indiana Department of Education (for elementary teachers) * Provides direct and/or indirect services to students according to each Individual Education Program (IEP) * Participates in the case conference committee meetings as the student's teacher, providing present levels of performance and suggested goals, objectives and/or benchmarks for consideration by the committee * Monitors the implementation of each student's IEP and provides progress reports to each student's parents/guardian * Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding the progress of their children, specific issues, and what is happening in the classroom in general * Designs a well-ordered arrangement and appearance of the learning environment within the preschool classroom * Conducts developmental assessments used for data collection and analysis * Establishes procedures of classroom management and/or processes for specific behavioral intervention plans * Ensures the safety of preschool students within the preschool classroom and upon the rest of the school grounds * Treats each child with dignity and respect * Encourages students to use their Lifeskill and Lifelong Guidelines * Directs implementation of services provided by classroom assistants * Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and assumes responsibility for continued professional growth * Directs issues and problems to the appropriate person in a timely and appropriate manner * Follows the established policies, practices, and procedures of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, and Huntington Special Services * Perform other duties and responsibilities as required Essential Cognitive Factors * Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems * Plan, organize and schedule priorities * Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters * Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures * Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community * Efficiently use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment * Work assigned overtime Physical Factors (Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day) * Sitting/standing - constantly * Stooping/kneeling/crouching - constantly * Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly * Lifting (up to 50 lbs.) - frequently The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.

However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Sick days Personal days Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Long-Term Disability Insurance Teacher Retirement Fund Medical, Dental, Vision Annuity