Special Education Teacher

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, 9-12

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate

Training and/or experience in special education teaching

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

JOB GOAL: To enable students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching

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 and evaluated by building principal and/or special education coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function

• Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor

• Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program

• Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs

• Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs

• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team

• Collects assessment data and uses it effectively

• Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom

• Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress

• Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively

• Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel

• Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out

• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children

• Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers

• Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning 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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