Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university
• Alabama Class B Certificate with appropriate endorsement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare course objectives and outline for the course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Demonstrates the ability to decide on the best use of methods and materials to help students acquire necessary skills, considering individual students' different needs and abilities.
• Demonstrates qualities of patience, understanding, trustworthiness, and attention to work.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress and records results.
• Issues reports to inform parents of student progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Assists pupils in selecting a course of study.
• Counsels students in adjustment and academic problems.