Language-Based Learning Disability (Lbld) Middle School Special Education Teacher

Select teaching strategies specifically around basic reading skills, comprehension and writing for implementing IEP goals and objectives for assigned students.

Maintain continuous performance data on student IEP objectives and documents progress on IEP forms.

Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to the students' changing needs.

Coordinate specialized instruction with regular education curriculum as appropriate.

Establish classroom management programs for students.

Train and supervise paraprofessionals as required

Develop and manage learning experiences for all classroom activities, i.e. small group, direct instruction, inclusion, independent practice and one-on-one.

Prepare and apply current special education practices and theories.

Establish, monitor and adjust behavior management plans for individual students needs.

Work cooperatively with staff to implement, train and monitor specialized behavior plans with appropriate students.

Develop curriculum and programs to reflect current abilities of students' specialized needs.

Access available resources, personnel, literature, research and professional development.

Complete all required reports and IEPs in an accurate and timely manner.

Work effectively with multidisciplinary team and other professionals regarding needs of students for assuring appropriate learning experiences.

Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, staff and students.

Inform Building Principal/staff on progress of assigned students.

Maintain data systems to accurately record student information.

Conduct appropriate assessments to determine program eligibility and services.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.