Teacher, Special Education; Resource

Special Education Teacher

The primary function of the special education teacher is to plan, guide, and evaluate the learning process of the students for whom they are responsible. Able to work effectively and communicate with a wide range of students, staff and administration. Proficient and competent demonstration of reading and writing capabilities. Strong human relation skills, including professional tact, diplomacy and presentation. Multi-tasking ability and strong organizational skills.

Ability to utilize 21st century technological skills to enhance teaching and learning. Uses data effectively to guide and to differentiate to meet the individual needs of students. Demonstrates a wide variety of objective-based lesson preparations that are aligned to state content standards. Designs formative assessments that measure progress towards mastery and informed instruction. Maintains and analyzes accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative procedures.

Develops student understanding and mastery of lesson objectives. Demonstrates content knowledge and delivers instructional material that is factually correct, clear, concise, and well organized while adjusting for student needs. Provides multiple ways of engaging students with content aligned to the lesson objectives by utilizing a variety of learning modalities and intelligence. Uses a variety of methods to check for understanding that are successful in capturing the teacher's knowledge of the students' understanding.

Develops a higher level of understanding through rigorous instruction and student engagement. Maximizes instructional time. Creates a classroom culture of respect, collaboration, and student safety. Establishes a classroom environment that promotes high expectations for the academic success of all students. Contributes ideas and expertise to further the schools' mission and initiatives. Dedicates time efficiently when needed for helping students and peers outside of class.

Seeks out and participates in regular opportunities to collaborate with and to learn from peers. Welcomes constructive feedback while seeking ways to implement new practices, instructional techniques, and teacher knowledge. Displays commitment to the education of all his/her students while attempting to remedy obstacles around student achievement. Engages in all forms of parent outreach required by the school in order to promote student learning, participation and achievement.

Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students. Projects a genuine care and concern for all students.