Work Environment/Physical Effort: Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school, and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Communicate with families frequently and effectively, to provide them with information about IEP services, instructional programs, and student progress (report cards, parent/teacher conferences, etc.), maximize participation, and respond to their concerns.