Teacher, Special Education (EOY End of Year)

Job Overview

Under general supervision of a principal and / or other designated administrator plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Classes taught may be single or multi-grade level subject skill or specialty oriented. Incumbents usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions are assigned to science labs or industrial arts / technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required in order to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and / or learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials provide appropriate learning experiences manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process and assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school center school grounds or work site
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff both school and nonschool-based as required to maximize learning opportunities
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors librarians etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or student supplies; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and occasionally to run. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel on student field trips may be necessary. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Reports to : Principal

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months Days Hours : 10 months 197 days 7 hours

Salary Level : Licensed

Salary Scale : Bargaining Unit : Certified

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1