Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal / Designated Administrator(s)

Supervises:
Students as assigned by building administration / Paraprofessionals assigned to the teacher's classroom

FLSA Status:
Exempt, approximately 10-month working period, certified salary schedule, 1-sick day/month, 4-personal days annually.

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

JOB GOAL:
Guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social, emotional, psychological growth and maturation. Provide a quality education necessary for students to be successful in life.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Education from accredited college or university.
• Valid Idaho State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements.

Instructional:

• Provide instruction for classes and each student which meets District #331 curriculum guidelines and state requirements.
• Supervise instruction to better integrate special need students into regular programs and for IEP programs.
• Provide positive and effective learning environment for all students, and assist in the referral of students to special programs.
• Aspire to motivate/inspire all students, and clearly communicate expectations.
• Accept responsibility of assisting students in gaining testable skills as measured on district and state tests, and provide reports as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, apply principles of learning, use teaching tools, techniques and resources, and manage class for greatest potential for student achievement.
• Plan, organize, and implement lessons to provide instruction to meet the specific needs of all students and to allow for the development of individual students.
• Prepare written lesson plans by Friday for the upcoming week which will be readily available for administrative review and use by substitute teachers.
• Evaluate and counsel students regarding their individual and group performance, and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Keep a permanent record of students' attendance, daily assignments, test grades, and semester grades.
• Demonstrate teaching proficiency in the following Special Education curriculum areas:
• Provide opportunities for individual student achievement.
• Design and implement I.E.P's to meet student needs.
• Give students the opportunity to test their knowledge of learned skills.
• Administer required academic testing to determine qualifications and needs of student.
• Maintain contact with regular education teachers to monitor progress and needs of "inclusion students."

Relations with Students:

• Establish and maintain guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline by following school-wide procedures and enforce disciplinary policy as established by the district and building administration.
• Supervise students as needed.
• Work to resolve student problems by referring students to counselor(s) and/or building administrators and work cooperatively toward mutually beneficial solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all appropriate student information.
• Cooperatively develop programs and classroom activities and make referrals for students with special needs in cooperation with special education personnel.
• Remains with and supervises students in the classroom or other assigned areas during all times when responsible for or assigned to supervision of students.
• Develop positive rapport and practice effective communications with students.
• Strive to develop students' fullest potential, promote positive self-image and motivate toward approved goals.

Staff Relations:

• Attend and participate in faculty and departmental meetings, and in-service activities as required.
• Relate positively with staff and peers, and provide support as needed.
• Share areas(s) of expertise with other teachers.
• Be flexible.
• Keep building administration informed of classroom activities and problems.
• Work with other professionals to identify student needs and to solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Work with all school staff and support personnel.

Parent/Community Relations:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and patrons in order to foster understanding and cooperation within the community and increase support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.
• Keep parents informed of student progress and behavior.
• Contact the parent(s) of any student who is failing at mid-term by telephone, personal visit or letter and hold parent conferences to encourage parental involvement. A student will not receive a failing grade if the parent has not been notified.
• Notify parents of rights and guidelines required to meet state and federal mandates.
• Disseminate information to students and parents to explain unique programs.

Personal Qualities and Performance:

• Teach and model ethical behavior and professionalism in the classroom.
• Dress and grooming shall at all…