Special Education Teacher - Verbal Behavior Classroom

The special education teacher is the educational leader in the classroom and will ensure that the Sioux City Community School District programs and curricula are implemented in a way that maximizes student-learning experiences. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment. Consistent with the Department of Education and Sioux City Community School District policies, the teacher will work within an established framework for the delivery of educational services which support student learning.

Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, the teacher will demonstrate a strong commitment to planning for the improvement of student achievement. Teaches students academic, social, and motor skills and plans, organizes and presents instruction in an environment which helps students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and maintain long-range and daily instructional plans. Prepare course objectives and outlines by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the School Board or Department of Education.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies such as group work, exploration, questioning, discussion, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and cooperative teaching techniques. Focus learning on the next concept beyond that which the student already knows.
• Use a variety of assessment strategies and continually evaluate student's academic and social growth, readjusting the teaching procedure to stimulate continuous progress.
• Maintain records for student attendance, evaluations, report cards, discipline records, and documents required by the School Board or Department of Education using prescribed formats. Comply with Special Education Laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Communicate with parents through a variety of methods or means in order to develop a positive reinforcement of interest in student's progress.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees.
• Cooperate with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Attend scheduled in-service meetings and make use of materials and techniques that improve the educational program. Maintain professional competence through self-selected professional growth activities. Continue intellectual and professional development and pursue further education in a primarily academic discipline.
• Participate in evaluating textbooks and other materials, curriculum, and other developmental programs by working with teams or sharing within the school or district.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan in order to improve student achievement and success.
• Coordinate class field trips.
• Provides leadership to Instructional Assistants assigned to the classroom or to individual students under the case management of the teacher.
• Maintain order in the classroom.
• Evaluate student teachers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable…