Special Education Teacher

Position Title

Special Education Teacher

Principal

To guide student toward the fulfillment of their intellectual, physical, and psychological potential.

• Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Skills in human relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively before groups of students and parents.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.

Any person specifically assigned to him/her by the Principal (for example: a student teacher)

• Classroom Planning, Instruction, and Management:
• Personalizes instructional materials in advance and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Secures and prepares instructional materials in advance and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Plans purposeful assignments for substitute teachers, teacher assistants, and student teachers when applicable.
• Assists in the evaluation, selection, and requisition of books, equipment, audio-visuals, and other supplementary materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter.
• Diagnoses and develops plans for the learning problems of students appropriate to the level of achievement.
• Refers students to specialists when deficiencies are detected or suspected.
• Implements all curriculum programs in a positive and efficient manner.
• Participates in curriculum development appropriate to the assignment.
• Establishes clear objectives for all learning experiences and communicates these objectives to students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Makes use of a variety of resources, materials, and methods in an effort to improve the effectiveness of instruction.
• Speaks clearly using fluent and appropriate language in modulated tones.
• Student assessment is done regularly, is aligned with instructional objectives, and is clearly communicated to students, parents, and administrators.
• Exhibits interest in what is being taught and in the needs of the student.
• Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Promptly and accurately handles routine matters involving reports, records, and money.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect and maintain facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Returns materials to their assigned place or designated personnel promptly after use.
• Emphasizes and enforces safety factors within the classroom, building, and throughout school.
• As an extension of classroom management responsibilities, supervises students throughout the school as assigned or as circumstances require.
• Maintains a disciplined atmosphere appropriate to the teaching environment.
• Maintains a practice of good housekeeping for self and students to enhance the learning environment.
• Establishes reasonable classroom rules with consistent enforcement occurring in a positive way.
• Starts class on time, get students on tasks, and makes maximum use of instructional time.

• Assists in the implementation of policies and/or regulations that are established by the School Board.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Adheres to administrative regulations and directives.
• Cooperates with administrative and supervisory staff in the evaluation process.
• Established and maintained cooperative relations with co-workers.

• Demonstrates professional ethics in activities in school and community.
• Demonstrates respect for the worth and dignity of each student.
• Engages in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Assists in the planning and/or sponsorship of co-curricular activities.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Cooperates with community agencies as they pertain to classroom activities.
• Demonstrates a positive view of the philosophy and objectives of the school to parents and community.
• Abides by adopted Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Maintains satisfactory records of punctuality and attendance.
• Conducts all school-related activities in a…