Teacher, Middle School Sped

Curriculum and Instruction

know and be guided by the curriculum guides of the district and the school

Lesson Plans

maintain a plan book of daily instruction based on district curriculum guides, and emergency plans in the event of illness

Objectives

establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson, including related projects and activities

Instruction

plan and implement curriculum and educational programs for children, adolescents, or adults with specific disabilities; assess students' abilities and develop individualized education plans consistent with treatment goals; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes; integrate overall developmental goals into the academic setting

Staff Personnel Meetings

attend staff meetings and district in-service programs

School Activities

be responsible for discharging instructional and non-instructional school-related activities

Supervision & Evaluation

supervise, evaluate, and provide work assignments to assigned educational assistants and/or student teachers; coordinate programs for therapeutic purposes' integrates overall developmental goals into the academic setting

Team Member

be responsible for own involvement as contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative building environment

Student Personnel Evaluation

evaluate and provide individual student progress on regular basis and keep requisite records; justify promotions, retentions, and special program recommendation

Health & Welfare

identify and refer unusual student behavior to appropriate specialists; report to the nurse any injury or illness to a student or self

Discipline

be responsible for enforcing building approved discipline plan; manage behavior of students to create a safe physical and emotional classroom environment; assist IEP team to develop individual behavioral contract and behavioral intervention plans to promote student success

Supervision

be responsible for the supervision of students at all times

Operation Policies & Regulations

know and observe Board policies and regulations

Pupil Attendance & Tardiness

keep records of pupil attendance

School/Community Relations

Parent Conferences: meet with parents as required to advise them concerning student needs and progress

Interpretation

interpret school policies and programs to students and parents

Other Duties

responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Effort: repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive utilization of computer hardware and software. May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.