Anticipated Special Education Teacher - MVES

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid teacher license to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned;

• Make knowledge accessible to all students;

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning;

• Fostering students’ self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility;

• Appropriate communication skills including a command of the English language and grammar skills.

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement effective models, strategies and techniques of instruction.
• Maintain classroom environment and climate which provide order andorganization yet promote development of student self-discipline and enhancement of student/teacher self-esteem.
• Become knowledgeable regarding the scope and sequence of the general school curriculum.
• Develop and use skills in adapting general school curriculum to meet the needs of students who have been determined disabled.
• Develop skills in implementing specific curriculum and techniques in area of assignment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, parents, community agencies, and administration.
• Become knowledgeable regarding policies of the School System and the school or assignment.
• Become knowledgeable with and able to perform and interpret diagnostic measures necessary to special education assessment.
• Become familiar with general education evaluation procedure and find ways to adapt it to meet the needs of disabled learners.
• Learn to implement the role of case management. (Seeing a student through the assessment procedure from referral to eligibility and program development.)
• Be prompt in all areas of reporting such as:

• Caseload rosters
• Surveys and required reports
• Notices and need for assessment
• Timeline maintenance

• Maintain professional growth through coursework, seminars, observations, conferences and reading.
• Maintain responsibility for validity and currency of credentials.
• Attend to other duties assigned by principal, department chairperson, superintendent or designee.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (continued)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Two hundred day contract. The School Board will establish the salary annually.

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation or licensed personnel.