5-6th Grade Interrelated Teacher

Title:   Special Education Teacher, Grades 5th-6th grade

Qualifications: Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with Special Education

Reports To:  Building Principals, Director of Special Education

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

            1.  Planning and preparation based upon students Individual Education Plans

                         Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

                        Select instructional goals

                        Demonstrate knowledge of resources

                        Assess student learning using appropriate measures

            2.  Classroom Environment

                        Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport   

                        Establish a culture for learning

                        Establish and maintain classroom procedures

                        Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

                        Organize space for learning

            3.  Instruction based upon students Individual Education Plans

                        Communicate clearly and accurately

                        Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

                        Engage students in learning

                        Provide timely feedback to students

                        Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

            4.  Professional responsibilities

                        Follow contractual responsibilities

                        Engage in reflective practice

                        Maintain accurate records

                        Communicate with families

                        Engage in professional development activities

                        Maintain appropriate licensure

                        Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Support the philosophy and vision of special education services with LCNCK.

2. Attend final general education student intervention team meetings to ensure that all documentation of the general education intervention process and response to invention documentation necessary to the evaluation process has been completed accurately.

3. Monitor all referrals through the evaluation process, meet with evaluation team regularly.

4. Write & review IEPs to ensure that they meet all regulatory and district standards to reflect best practice, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with integrity.

5. Submit all required documentation to the district office in a timely manner.

6. Enter accurate data into the district student information system in a timely manner.

7. Possess knowledge legal regulations governing our program.

8. Utilize data to guide the focus of student IEPs and improve student achievement & complete progress notes quarterly.

9. Supervise, provide professional development, and coordinate the scheduling of paraprofessionals.

10 Assist with the integration of students with special needs into the general education program.

11. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.

12. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and agencies.

13. Plan and implement transition services for students.

14. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.

15. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.

16. Assist general education teachers in the development and implementation of universal design methods, curricular modifications, and appropriate classroom strategies.

17. Provide demonstration of effective teaching practices within the classroom. 

18. Establish mentoring relationships among teachers to support inclusion activities.

19. Intervene and provide support with discipline problems of exceptional students.  

20. Oversee the collection, analysis and interpretation of evaluative data regarding exceptional students in general education settings.

21. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Kansas Plan for Special Education

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs

Acceptable use of technology

Sexual and racial harassment

Child abuse reporting