Preschool CFL Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION LIFE SKILLS TEACHER/ COMMUNICATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING (CFL)

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification standards. Special Education degree.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Contracts, compensations and expectations will be consistent with state statue, Board policy, administrative regulations and negotiated agreement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher of Record Responsibilities:

• Perform annual case reviews for each student.

• Report progress on goals every 9 weeks.

• Establish and maintain a communication system with parents.

• Participate in school and district professional development.

• Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs.

Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress:

• Work with students according to specific Individual Education Plan services.

• Provide one on one and group instruction to students in the special education life skills classroom setting and general education classroom.

• Work with students on community based outings.

• Provide clear and consistent behavior strategies to assist students with behavioral challenges reach their individual behavior goals.

• Provide students with the sensory and motor opportunities they need to be successful in the classroom.

• Collaborate with related services staff- Speech, OT, PT, Autism Consultant and Assistive Technology Coordinator to ensure all students multiple needs are being met.

• Provide instructional assistants with proper materials and resources needed to assist students in both the general and special education setting.

• Implement skills for the use of technology: both as a classroom instructional tool and for augmentative communication and individual student use.

• Implement research based strategies in the classroom that promote independence and coping strategies.

• Implement strategies both in the classroom and school environment that promote language use across all settings.

• Work in conjunction with building principals and deans to provide appropriate structure and consequences for students who demonstrate inappropriate behavior:

• Implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior plans for individual students.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.

• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.

• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.

• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.

• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.