Special Education Teacher @ Columbine

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Teacher at Columbine

The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

• 1. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.
• 2. Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education.
• 3. Develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• 4. Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated.
• 5. Differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.
• 6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.
• 7. Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
• 8. Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.
• 9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 10. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.
• 11. Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
• 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• 13. Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.
• 14. Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.
• 15. Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.
• 16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• 17. Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
• 18. Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
• 19. Becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsor ships of student activities.
• 20. Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.