Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Job Description Summary

Tipton R‑VI is seeking a Special Education Teacher. This person will be responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning for large and small groups, as well as individuals.

Special Education Teaching Certification is required for this position.

The following statement is an essential duty description and is typical of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provide instruction to students
• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
• Implement educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassment as directed by Board policy
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
• Participate in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designed
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in all areas of instruction
• Create a classroom and/or co‑teaching environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for students assigned and demonstrate written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor(s)
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media
• Take all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Develop reasonable rules addressing classroom behavior and procedures in the classroom that maintains fair and just order in the classroom
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational assistants (paraprofessionals)
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Services and/or Building Principal

• Supervise students at all times

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education

• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance
• Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents
• Present information effectively and respond to questions
• Write clear and complete lesson plans

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

• Solve a variety of problems in many different situations
• Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

• Identify needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software for recording grades and finding student information
• Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.