Special Education Teacher; Gifted​/School-Based Or Itinerant

Job Title

To provide enrichment and establish a psychologically secure environment for the development of intra and inter personal relationships; to implement a differentiated educational program which will enable each student to achieve maximum intellectual potential; and to provide opportunities and resources necessary for each student to develop his/her area(s) of giftedness

Instructional Responsibilities

Preparing, implementing, and updating an annual individual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs as mandated by Louisiana Bulletin 1891

To prepare and make available to the principal and/or designated person each child's IEP and weekly lesson plans

To meet with parents, students and staff members, to develop student IEPs, and conduct IEP committee meetings annually as mandated by IDEA

To help the student master above level skills in the respective subject area(s) of his/her current grade placement.

To help the student acquire and utilize effective study skills

To write an IEP progress report and submit a copy to the child's parent each grading period

To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and curriculum objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every gifted/talented child

To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning

To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy, and school rules and regulation

Administrative Responsibilities

To follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board

To sign in and out of school of appropriate forms/computer

To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins. A class shall not be left unsupervised

To notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal in advance of plans to return to school

To account for and be responsible for the care of all equipment, textbooks, pupil desks, and other furniture, laboratory or other areas of responsibility

To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on time

Professional Responsibilities

To attend in-service workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts as evidenced by attendance records

To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents' understanding of pupils' progress

To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laymen, fellow professionals and pupils

To participate in faculty and system-wide programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences, and reading current professional literature

To establish and execute a professional growth plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan

To work effectively with school personnel and staff