Teacher - Special Education

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher CONTRACT/SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule; 179/182 contract days REPORTS TO: Building Principal POSITION SUMMARY: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible members of society.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate: Special Education K-12 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with personnel, students, and patrons in individual and group settings.

Knowledge of informal and formal assessment procedures and curriculum standards Ability to work effectively with students with autism Ability to develop quality, compliant IEPs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiors. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__in harmony with the goals__establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, curriculum, instructional goals and objectives.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Attends faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others. Provides for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis. Other duties as assigned by the building principal. The Fox C-6 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. " />