JH/HS Special Education Teacher

Essential Functions

• Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
• Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
• Demonstrate an understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
• Able to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.
• Able to write reports and business correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Able to handle stressful situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Able to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Equipment Used

• A variety of electronic and technology devices
• Copier
• Telephone/voice mail
• Fax
• Wheelchairs and other special needs equipment

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and is required to work in a stressful environment.
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand;
• Travel from building to other sites;
• Twist at neck and waist;
• Kneel.

Specific Vision Abilities Required

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Depth perception
• The ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.