Exceptional Children:General Curriculum

Job Title: Exceptional Children's Teacher

Reports To: Principal & Director of Exceptional Children

Full-Time (10 months)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Certification and Qualifications:

Degree in special education, and certification in at least one area of disability as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and specialty area.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.

• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.

• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.

• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.

• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessary by work assignments

• Tracking and analyzing student data

• Applying problem-solving processes

Responsibilities:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.

• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.

• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with other stakeholders in developing instructional goals and strategies.

• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.

• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources including technologies.

• Serves as primary contact for the parent/guardian.

• Supports the work of EC compliance specialists during special education evaluations and reevaluations.

• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.

• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.

• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.

• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.

• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.

• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.

• Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.

• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60 to 100 pounds)

• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.

• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Able to complete and become certified in CPI

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.