McAdory ES – Ex. Ed. Self-Contained Teacher

Overview

Description: Job Title – Exceptional Education Teacher. Supervisor:
Principal, Exceptional Education Director, and Exceptional Education Assistant Director

Job Goal:

• To implement an educational program for special needs students using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and IEPs.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.
• Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and of characteristics of disabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Participates in the development of students’ individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.
• Implements students’ IEPs.
• Schedules IEP meetings.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.
• Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
• Facilitates and monitors the integration of instructional technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.
• Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs, and instructional priorities.
• Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans.
• Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
• Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ needs.
• Maintains a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
• Engages in appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
• Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for…