Primary School Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY:

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom; to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to ensure that effective learning occurs for each child, every day.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Prepares for classroom instruction.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate objectives to students.
• Implements a variety of effective teaching techniques.
• Evaluates, selects and modifies resources and activities consistent with instructional activities and individual student needs.
• Participates in the identification, assessment of IEP development and delivery for eligible students as identified by district policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses a variety of materials.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Motivates students to learn.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Provides evaluative feedback to students.

• Organizes classroom to promote learning.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Manages student behavior constructively.

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents and patrons.

• Participates in professional development activities.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the teaching profession.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Maintains student records regarding the special education process in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Collaborates with the teacher(s) in and out of the classroom.
• Participates in building Special Education committee meetings.
• Assists students in preparing to meet the requirements for a High School Diploma.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Prepares necessary materials for substitutes.
• Maintains confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.

Supervises classroom and students, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or student interns, as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in the area of major study with an emphasis in Special Education.

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals consistent with the position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational assessments

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply that knowledge to scoring and interpretation of assessments.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and…