Middle School Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional

process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom

and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction

within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and

administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of

inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address

individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.

Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of

assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress (e.g. parent meetings, IEP's, etc.) for the

purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement,

and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or IEP goals for the purpose of

providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, medical professionals, parents and a variety

of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving

established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of

ensuring the availability of equipment, materials and personnel to achieve objectives.

Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the

purpose of providing an effective program that addresses IEP goals, and individual student requirements.

Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers

for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual

students.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living

skills through a defined course of study.

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap

times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required

to perform functions.

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Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. IEP's, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the

purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose

of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to

Education Code and school policies.

responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the

purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.