Special Education CLS Teacher Standard

Summary Description

Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Designs coherent, differentiated instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.

• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embeds assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

• Maintains accurate records and IEP's as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Supports, communicates and works professionally with administrators, staff and community and follows all protocols consistent with the WCSD's procedures.
• Makes a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflects on teaching.
• Participates in a professional community.
• Participates in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

Special Education teachers can be assigned as Resource Special Education teachers or can be assigned to specific specialized programs below.

Provides services to three, four and five year olds with disabilities, focusing on developmentally appropriate curriculum across all areas of child development. (Job Code: 0726)

Instruction focuses on social-emotional development for students with behavioral challenges in a small group setting. (Job Code: 0725)

Instruction focuses on communication and social-emotional skills, primarily for students with autism. (Job Code: 0732)

Instruction in a multi-age setting for 3‑5 year olds and kindergarten-age students requiring intensive support. (Job Code: 0728)

Co‑teaching model for kindergarten students, aligning curriculum with kindergarten standards. (Job Code: 0723)

Builds foundation for life success, focusing on critical social, emotional, and cognitive skills. (Job Code: 0729)

Provides academic and behavioral support for students with significant emotional/behavioral needs across multiple settings. (Job Code: 0727)

Combination of CLS and SIP practices, focusing on cognitive…