Special Education Teacher

Job Posting

Job Title:

Teacher - Special Education

Salary

Schedule:

TA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified (or eligible for certificate) by the State of Alabama in the appropriate field.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA:
Exempt

Reports To:

Principal

Terms of Employment:

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
• Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school.
• Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties.
• To abide by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct.
• To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Athens City Board of Education.
• To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and integrity.
• Report for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain at least fifteen minutes after the close of school.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times specified.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulations.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional period.
• Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
• Attend and participate regularly in faculty meetings.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and colleagues.
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational trends.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum student engagement.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Evaluation:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

Source:
Athens City Schools, Athens, Alabama