Bilingual Special Education Teacheer

Specific Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
• Must have working knowledge of state and federal Special Education Law.
• Understandsandcomplieswiththepolicies,rules,andregulationsregardingtheeducationofstudents receiving
  
  Special Education Services .
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Design individual and small group instruction.
• Articulate curriculum between and among grade levels.
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Manage classroom organization.
• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Communicate regularly and assist the classroom teachers in curriculum/instructional modification needs.
• Coordinate instruction with other teachers of the school.
• Administer diagnostic assessment for academic progress and planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participates in the RtI process.
• Knowledge of Special Education research, trends, and best practices.
• Engage learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
• Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences.

Teaching Framework Responsibilities:

Adapted from the Framework for Teaching.

Charlotte Danielson.

• The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships nd the instructional practices specific to that discipline.
• The teacher seeks knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge for his/her students.
• The teacher develops instructional outcomes thatareof appropriate rigor andaresuitablefor his/her students, but consistof acombinationof activitiesandgoals, which permit viable methodsof assessment.
  
  They reflect morethanone type of learningandare alignedtothe Common Core Standards.
• The teacher is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• Theteachercoordinates knowledgeofcontent,of students,andofresourcestodesignaseriesof learningexperiencesaligned toinstructionaloutcomes,address the Common Core Standardsandaresuitableforhis /her students.
  
  Thelessonorunithas aclearstructureand islikelytoengage studentsinlearning.
• The teacher'splan for student assessment is alignedwiththe instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards,uses clearcriteria,and is appropriate totheneeds of students. Theteacherintendsto use assessment results toplan for future instruction for students.
• The teacher’s interactions with his/her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.
• The teacher will develop a classroom culture that is characterized by commitment to learning by teacher and student. Student engagement to the task at hand is consistent.
• The teacher's management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistent. The students will follow established classroom routines.
• The teacher will monitor student behavior and respond to student misbehavior. Teacher response to student misbehavior is consistent, appropriate and respectful to students.
• Theteacherensuresthe classroom issafe,andlearningis accessibletoall students.
  
  Theteacherensures thatthephysicalarrangementisappropriate tothelearning activities. Theteachermakeseffectiveuseof physical resources,including computer technology.
• Theteacherclearlycommunicatestheinstructionalpurposeof thelessonanddirectionsandproceduresareexplainedclearly.
  
  The teacher'sexplanation ofcontentisclearand accurateandconnectswith students'knowledgeandexperience.
  
  Teacher'sspokenand…