Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

* Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.

* Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.

* Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.

* Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

* Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

* Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

* Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns

* Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.

* Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.

* Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.

* Comply with all company policies and procedures.

* Other duties as assigned.

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:

* Covering a medical leave

* Covering a maternity leave

* Supporting a district for several months at 1-3 days per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

* Current Connecticut State Certification

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.

Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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