Nebraska Department Of Education Norfolk , NE 68701
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REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid, current Nebraska K-12 teaching certificate
Endorsement special education
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL: To enable students who are behaviorally disabled to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and behavioral and social skill development.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month year or as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of administrative guidelines; evaluated by building principal and/or Director of Student Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
Provide consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor
Maintain a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and collaborating with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program that best fits the individual needs of each student.
Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student parents/guardians to keep them informed of progress/programs
Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs
Serve as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team
Collect assessment data and use it effectively to plan academic and behavioral programming
Teach and reinforce academic and behavioral skills to foster success in the regular classroom
Keep accurate records of student attendance and progress
Assist in the modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities
Provide learning strategy suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and support staff
Communicate student objectives and goals orally and in a written format as needed
Exhibit patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children
Exhibit tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers
Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with behavioral problems
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Teacher dresses appropriately and is well groomed
Teacher is emotionally stable
Teacher maintains physical fitness and personal vigor
Teacher shows enthusiasm and initiative
Teacher is punctual in job responsibilities
Teacher is willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities
OCCASIONAL
Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation
Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees
Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents
Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child
Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
Demonstrate oral and written language skills
Effective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
Skills in assessment and evaluation
Visual, auditory and dexterity skills
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Nebraska Department Of Education