Special Day Class Teacher -(Temp Position 24/25) Moderate Support Needs -Springhill Elementary

LAFAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, provides instruction to special education students individually and/or general classroom setting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provides direct instructional support to students with special needs, individually and/or general classroom setting.

• Provides consultation to staff and parents of special needs students.

• Conducts assessments, develops IEPs and participates in IEP meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• District standards and benchmarks.

• District core curriculum.

• Special education regulations.

• A variety of instructional strategies appropriate for different disability types.

• Successful collaboration and co-teaching strategies.

Ability to:

• Provide special education assessments.

• Write legally compliant and educationally meaningful assessment reports.

• Work in a collaborative relationship with parents, and general and special education staff members.

• Develop and implement a functional behavior plan.

• Provide staff development.

Education:

Appropriate California teaching credential.

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