SPED Teacher K-12 Anticipated

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area of Special Education
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Principal

To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Implement the student's IEP and maintain compliant paperwork for evaluations and IEPs.

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities according to the IEP
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and the IEP
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and maintain compliance with any Behavior Plan
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and IEP meetings to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems; shares pertinent information with need-to-know staff that work with the pupil.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities
• Ability to assist with lifting, carrying, and/or holding children up to 50 pounds
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.