Moderate to Severe Teachers @ Hamilton High School

Moderate To Severe Teacher

Under the supervision of the school site administrator, provides an educational program for learning handicapped students.

Generally teaches all subjects appropriate to the individual student's needs as indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP); provides, intensive and individually planned small group and/or individual instruction in areas of need Individualized Education Program (IEP); monitors and records progress toward objectives; establishes an ongoing evaluation procedure; plans and implements an instructional program for identified students based on identified needs reflected in the Individualized Education Program (IEP);

assesses student progress; assists in student identification process; serves as case carrier in the preparation for the IEP meeting at the school site level; serves as a resource for all school staff; works closely with school psychologist and other auxiliary personnel; confers with parents; serves as liaison with appropriate community agencies.

Knowledge of the various disabilities including Autism, retardation, emotional disturbance and strategies for amelioration; knowledge of appropriate materials and resources to be used with specific deficiencies at the various grade levels; knowledge of appropriate assessment tools for diagnosis and screening; ability to interact effectively with staff, parents, students and community agencies; familiarity with Special Education Master Plan; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Credential authorizing services in Moderate to Severe and be able to obtain CLAD/BCLAD or SADAIE certification desirable.

Bachelor's degree including all courses needed to meet requirements in the Education Specialist credential area.

Walk, look downward, turn neck (up to continuously) sit, bend, (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, (Occasionally; kneel, crawl. Climb (infrequently); grasp/manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 10 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), lift/carry to 40 pounds (infrequently) (occasionally for PE and Industrial Arts teachers) use seeing, hearing and speaking (continuous, in class).

Indoor classrooms, exposure to: student noise and music, odors of food and science projects, possible communicable diseases or unruly students. Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, exposure to; temperatures, dust, pesticides and smoke (seasonally)

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

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