Special Education Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Board Approved December 17, 2018

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL: To accurately evaluate and determine eligibility for students referred to special education and develop and implement appropriate Individualized Education Plans for students determined to be eligible for special education services.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal and the Special Education Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in special education and/or collaborative
• Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development
• Good public relations skills
• Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Knowledge of and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology and assist in instructional practices
• Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with administrators, teachers, parents, and other school system staff to implement of IEPs for designated
• Ability to be punctual and in regular
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks
• Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction for the special education
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all
• Demonstrates and models regular and predictable
• Uses technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.
• Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all
• Develops and implements an individualized education plan (IEP) that meets the individual goals and abilities of students and is consistent with federal, state and local IDEA
• Develops lesson plans to meet school system's goals using Alabama State Course(s) of Study and/or Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards (when applicable).
• As an inclusion teacher, collaborates with general education teachers to plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities to help ensure that each student reaches maximum educational
• As small group setting teacher, plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities utilizing Extended Standards and Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA) goals to ensure that each student reaches maximum educational
• Manages the behavior of learners in the classroom and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the
• Implements and updates the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as
• Actively participates and works with school personnel and other IEP team members in the selection of curriculum goals, specialized equipment, and other instructional materials, to provide the student with maximum learning opportunities.
• Documents student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and progress
• Follows rules, guidelines, and procedures of Section 504 and IDEA
• Effectively implements special education processes such as eligibility, IEP, FBA, BIP, manifestation determination,
• Maintains student records and submits required reports and data according to established protocols and time
• Participates in Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) training as requested and approved by the Central Office special education
• Collaborates with the Operations Director, local school administration, and counselors in identifying maintenance
• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, Virtual School, student attendance, RYAS, court referrals, hearings, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school
• Collaborates with teachers, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted
• Collaborates with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department
• Collaborates with the Technology Director, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, deployment, repairs, and all other items that may fall under the Technology Director's supervision.
• Supervises and instructs students according to school system policies and best practices.
• Supervises mentees and student teachers as
• Communicates, through verbal or written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.
• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program
• Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local
• Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.
• Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and
• Participates in the student and program evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation
• Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of
• Meets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school and
• Communicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the school
• Manages the behavior of learning in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school
• Supervises extra-curricular activities as
• Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as
• Uses effective organizational
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team
• Serves on school system committees, tasks forces, and representative groups as required.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Attends local meetings, workshops, and state meetings for professional development.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal and/or Special Education

SALARY: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 month

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.