Life Skills/Special Education Teacher

Life Skills/Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar and syntax.

• Essential Functions
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and/or review individual educational plans (IEPs) and participate fully in IEP team meetings.
• Use assessment data to plan and implement appropriate instructional strategies in accordance with the approved curriculum and students' IEPs
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction
• Assist individual students with self-care, hygiene, and daily living activities
• Establish a structured classroom along with student and staff individualized schedules
• Plan for, coach, and collaborate with instructional assistants
• Regularly lift students up to 40 lbs. individually and /or push students in wheelchairs over 100 lbs.
• Understand and report upon the medical needs of students, including the constant use of universal precautions
• Feed students or help students feed themselves
• Evaluate and maintain accurate records as required by administration and Article 7, including student IEP progress monitoring, academic and social growth, incident reports, attendance, etc.
• Implement strategies to keep students and parents informed of academic and behavioral performance, and respond to inquiries promptly
• Develop, plan, and implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as indicated by student performance, including interventions for crises
• Facilitates and coordinates students' participation in general education classes, where appropriate.
• Knows corporation and school policies and special education regulations
• Handles the clerical functions and complies with district, IEP, and evaluation timelines
• Actively participate on building level multidisciplinary teams
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objective

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.