Exceptional Student Services Teacher

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Select and use different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Perform duties but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree
• Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12 Certification in one of the following areas is required
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises