Purpose
The primary function of a teacher of record is to provide an engaging quality educational experience for the students. The Teacher of Record must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate the competencies for certified staff. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provides direct or indirect services to assigned students according to the IEP or ISPParticipates in the case conference committee meeting as the students special education teacherFormulates assessments that are meaningful and monitors student progressCreates IEPs including measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet the students needsRegularly monitors the implementation of the students IEP or Service Plan and provides progress reports to the students parentsEnsures the confidentiality and accessibility of the students IEP or Service Plan to each of the students teachers, related service providers, and other service providers who are responsible for implementation of the IEP or Service PlanInforms each teacher and service provider of his or her specific responsibilities related to implementing the students IEP or Service Plan and ensures services and related services are provided.Ensures that supplementary aids and services program modifications and supports for school personnel are provided in accordance with each students IEP or Service PlanServes as a consultant and resource person to all other personnel providing services to the student.Ensures any accommodations on statewide or district assessments are implemented according to the students IEP.Coordinates and collaborates with diagnostic staff, teachers of services, and related service staff to complete initial evaluations and reevaluation of students within the required timelineEnsures that the CCC members are informed of any modifications made to the students IEP without a conference and provide copies of the revisionsDirects and evaluates instructional paraprofessionals for the purpose of providing an effective school program for assessing the needs of individual studentsCompletes all education reports and paperwork accurately according to regulations and procedures within the required timelineServes as a resource for school-based interventions for studentsCollects reports and makes data-driven decisions for student goals and progress monitoringCoordinates development and implementation of the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plan (BIP) as neededManages student behavior in the classroom and on school grounds and applies appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviorDevelops lesson plans to meet each specific childs needs and assures the needed materials and/or equipment are available for implementationUtilizes a variety of techniques, aids, materials, and/or other community resourcesObserves and records student behaviors in a variety of settings to assist with the educational programmingFacilitates communications with parents, guardians, or educational surrogate parents in a timely mannerCommunicates with the building principal about the students special education issues and trends.Follows IDEA Article 7 rules and regulations as well as School Town of Munster Policies and ProceduresAbides by all building rules, regulations, and procedures as developed by the building principalAttends all staff development sessions at the building and district-levelAssumes responsibility for personal professional developmentRemains informed of educational pedagogy for the classroom and the content area that is being taughtServes as the Teacher of Service when assignedProvides vocational experiences for students within the school setting and in the communityPerforms other duties as assigned or required through the students IEP needs
Teacher of Service
The Teacher of Record (TOR) may be the Teacher of Service (TOS) for a special education student. The TOR must be appropriately licensed to work with the student or where appropriate, state license is not available, appropriately trained. The TOS is a special education teacher assigned to provide all or part of the identified special education services for a student with a disability. The TOS is not required to have a license in the students area of disability. The TOS must collaborate with the TOR to develop the IEP or Service Plan, assure all direct or indirect special education services identified in the IEP or Service Plan are provided, documented, and reported to the parent. The TOR responsibilities are referenced in Article 7 definitions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree and an active Indiana teaching license in all appropriate areas of special educationSuccessful student teaching experience in the areas of exceptionalityPossess a basic knowledge of special education laws and regulationsKnowledge and SkillsTeachers must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate the competencies for certified staff. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or push up to 40 lbs. or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Terms of Employment
185 days.Salary and benefits determined by the Munster Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.