Special Education Teacher - Elem Structured Teaching Unit

POSITION TITLE:                           SPECIAL EDUCATION/MSD TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:       

1. Holds a valid certificate in accordance with rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
2. Proven ability to work effectively with students
3. Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parent/guardians and faculty     

Reports to: Principal

JOB GOAL:  To create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location at the times designated using the curriculum guides developed by the faculty and approved by the Board
2. Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
3. Develop daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
4. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
5. Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
6. Communicate with parents through report cards, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
7. Assess the learning needs of students on a regular basis and seek assistance as required
8. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and appropriate behavior in other school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
10. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers
11. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguard their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures
12. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities
13. Work with faculty colleagues to develop and implement instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students to include IEP's of special students
14. Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
15. Select, requisition, and maintain required inventory records of books and instructional materials
16. Supervise pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day
17. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning and implementing in-service education activities, taking college courses, developing special projects, etc.
18. Attend staff meetings and, as possible, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorship of pupil activities
19. Maintain a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations
20. Development and maintenance of IEP and other pertinent documents as well as administering alternate assessment
21. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
22. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor