Special Education Co-Teacher

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate
• Training and/or experience in special education teaching

Responsibilities

• Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor
• Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program
• Coincide with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student’s parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs
• Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs
• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Collects assessment data and uses it effectively
• Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress
• Aids in modifying regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively
• Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel
• Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out
• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children
• Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers
• Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems

General Characteristics

• Dresses appropriately and is well groomed
• Emotionally stable
• Maintains physical fitness and personal vigor
• Shows enthusiasm and initiative
• Willing to be punctual in job responsibilities
• Willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Demonstrate oral and written language skills
• Effective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skills in assessment and evaluation
• Visual, auditory and dexterity skills