Special Education Social Resource 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.
• Design and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Design 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 implement 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.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of students, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Set instructional outcomes for diverse learners.

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

• Communicate learning expectations to students.
• Engage students in learning.
• Utilize discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embed assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinate effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

• Maintain accurate records and IEPs as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Support, communicate, and work professionally with administrators, staff, and community and follow all protocols consistent with the WCSD's procedures.
• Make a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflect on teaching.
• Participate in a professional community.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Work as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

Program provides special designed social skills curriculum emphasizing development of social thinking and social coping skills through systematic, coordinated methods including visual supports, modeling, role‑playing, and a considerate environment for sensory needs. Instruction specifically addresses individual student behavioral targets that interfere with participation in general education settings. Program components include: language/communication development, school‑wide success skills, structured social interaction, focus on transition to general education environment, organizational skills, bullying prevention, positive behavioral supports, and related services as determined by the IEP.

Education/

Experience:

Any combination of education and experience in teaching would provide the required knowledge and skills. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience and the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license.

Knowledge of:
Child development; behavior and characteristics of students; subject area and/or credential area of teaching (e.g., special education, math, science, etc.); effective teaching skills; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and…