Teacher- Special Education

Teacher
- Special Education

Job Description

Title:

Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
• Degree(s) required and area of major study
• Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated

Job Goal:
To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and complete student’s IEP file as required by school board policy, federal and state law.
• Modify and adapt the general education curriculum for students with disabilities
• Utilize special education strategies and techniques during instruction
• Use effective inclusionary practices in the general education classroom
• Collaborate with general education teachers to foster a co-teaching environment
• Incorporate various forms of technology in the general education classroom
• Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks
• Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
• Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
• Maintains appropriate classroom behavior
• Maintains poise and self control
• Establishes high expectations for learners
• Promotes active learner participation
• Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student – teacher interaction
• Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period
• Provides guided practice activities for students
• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
• Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
• Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
• Uses correct oral and written communication
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
• Documents instruction based on state frameworks

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Links state assessments to classroom instruction
• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items
• Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
• Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required

Professional Responsibility

• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals

Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and other supervisor

Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on