Olmstead Special Education Teacher - LBD Structured Behavior Unit

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

Logan County School District Position Description

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill. The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

EXEMPT STATUS:
Exempt APPROVED:
Board Order #78, 2-10-15

Under direction, to teach and instruct students with disabilities in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for students with disabilities; to assist students with disabilities in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions as required.

This position classification requires subject matter expertise commonly associated with teaching and instruction knowledge and skills. Directly related teaching and instruction experience is suggested to perform specialized teaching of students with disabilities, and problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis and makes decisions of considerable consequence, in determining how best to instruct students with disabilities.

The functional role of this position classification requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators, teachers, internal staff and members of the community to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This is a sedentary position classification and performs light work that involves sitting a good portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods.

This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Teach and instruct students with disabilities in subject matter areas such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education, and music.
• Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation.
• Instruct students in citizenship, the development of social skills, and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize instructional processes and adapt program activities to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic and social growth.
• Record and report appropriate…