4TH-5TH GRADE INTERRELATED TEACHER AT CLIFTON-CLYDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Learning Cooperative of North Central Kansas

Job Description

Classification:                           Certified- Elementary

Title:                                        Special Education Teacher, Grades 5th/6th

Qualifications:                          *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with Special Education

Reports To:                               Building Principals, Director of Special Education

Supervises:                               Students Grades 5th & 6th

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Special Education teacher provides & leads the creation and implementation of a specialized designed instructional program that increases opportunities for students receiving sped services in the least restrictive environment.                 

Critical Skills

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

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.     Review IEP and Evaluation files to ensure that they meet all regulatory and district standards, are written 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.

1. Supervise, provide professional development, and coordinate the scheduling of paraprofessionals.
2. Assist with the integration of students with special needs into the general education program.
3. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
4. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and agencies.
5. Plan and implement transition services for students.
6. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
7. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
8. Assist general education teachers in the development and implementation of universal design methods, curricular modifications, and appropriate classroom strategies.
9.  Provide demonstration of effective teaching practices within the classroom. 
10. Establish mentoring relationships among teachers to support inclusion activities.
11. Intervene and provide support with discipline problems of exceptional students.  
12. Oversee the collection, analysis and interpretation of evaluative data regarding exceptional students in general education settings.
13. 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

Term of Employment:               Teacher Contract

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Additional days beyond the contract year will be compensated according to the negotiated agreement in effect

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.