Learning Disabilities - 190 Days

About the Role

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores, and observation.
• Monitors student progress in and outside the special education room.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directives.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Supervises students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Teaching certificate with Learning Disabilities or Multicategorical special education endorsement.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands

• Frequently walking and standing while performing duties.
• May frequently bend or twist at the neck and back.
• Requires close vision to read typewritten material and peripheral vision.
• May be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs, including lifting students and equipment such as wheelchairs.

Work Environment

• Moderate to loud noise level.
• Frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.
• Directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.