Secondary Special Education Teacher

                                                          Special Education Teacher 

POSITION TITLE:        Special Education Teacher 

FLSA:                             Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:        Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:              Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  New teachers 189 days; returning teachers 187 days with benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.

2. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.

3. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.

4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs- interests- and abilities of the students.

6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL- Reading- Special Reading).

9. Effectively implement district initiatives.

10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:   

1. Abide by state statutes- school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students- equipment- materials- and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate- complete- and correct records as required by law- district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education.  (e.g. instructional technology)

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