Teacher - Special Education Life Skills; AC

Teacher
- Special Education Life Skills (AC New)

• Professional
  - Teacher Level (Secondary) / Secondary Teacher

• Shift Type:
  Full-Time
• Wage/Hour Status:
  Exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Principal

School Year

To provide instruction and assistance necessary to enable all children to achieve and function successfully in the least restrictive environment.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Special Education Certificate

• Understanding of various disabilities and special education law.
• Skills to assist in remediation of various disabilities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.

• None
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Teach children with learning impairments to function in regular classroom with modifications.
• Plan programs of study that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Attend Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Develop and update the individual education plan for students.
• Work in collaboration with the classroom teacher(s) who may be involved with these students in formulating teaching strategies, planning appropriate lessons, and evaluating student progress.
• Reveal confidential information concerning students only when disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Special education instructional aides.

• Mental Demands:
  Performing medical and personal hygiene procedures consistently.
• Lifting students.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.