Special Education Teacher

Essential Duties

• Consistent and punctual "on-site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function.
• Team teaches and provides consultation to the 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.
• Celebrates and supports the diversity of all students and families.
• Coordinates with other building personnel to ensure that adequate communication is maintained with each student’s parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs.
• Updates Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs.
• Serves 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.
• Assists in the modification of 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.
• Requests and/or coordinates 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 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.