Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable special education students to

benefit from educational experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (Other duties may be assigned.)

1.Instructs individuals and groups of students in special education skill areas

2.Plans curriculum, lessons, and Special Ed programs and teaching methods

3.Monitors student progress in all educational settings

4.Maintains physical environment of the classroom when appropriate

5.Maintains contact with parents of students

6.Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions

7.Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms

8.Administers required assessments for special education evaluation process as assigned by process coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Education

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Teaching certificate in assigned area of Special Education

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or

governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to

effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general

public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such

as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive

variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional

programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of

students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers,

parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of

this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten

material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out- put of students.