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Special Education Teacher Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for leading students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district.

Job Description:

The Special Education Teacher will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • Plan and implement the district approved program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum

  • Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives and to use techniques and materials that motivate the desire to learn

  • Prepare a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences. This weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline

  • Monitor and assess student progress and communicates the same on a regular basis to students and their parents

  • Diagnose, instruct and evaluate specific student needs and seek assistance of district specialist as required

  • Communicate aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language

  • Create a classroom environment that is cognizant of the dignity of the teacher, students and other staff

  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

  • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior

  • Develop and implement reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure which are conducive to learning in a fair and just manner

  • Create educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills

  • Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures

  • Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner

  • Open lines of communication with students and parents on the academics and behavioral processes of students

  • Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities

  • Maintain and strive to improve professional competence

  • Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments

  • Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

  • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

  • Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods and in selecting materials

  • Plan and supervise assignments and activities for teacher assistant or volunteer

  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required

  • Perform other related duties as may be assigned.  

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Special Education Teacher Job

  • Ability to manage productively groups of students
  • Accountability for student growth in all areas consistent with District developed objectives
  • Evidence of a comprehensive background in child development, instructional strategies, classroom curricular implementation, learning theory and effective school research
  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports, newsletters and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or employees of the organization
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram or schedule form.

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Special Education Teacher Job

  • Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited four-year college or university

  • Valid teacher’s certificate for the appropriate grade level and/or subject matter

  • Meet Regional Association requirements for subject area assigned

  • Possess special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or District policy and procedures.
     

 

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