Speech Pathologist

Special Education Teacher

THOMASVILLE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal with technical supervision by coordinator of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alabama teaching certificate in area of instructional exceptionally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer educational achievement test to assess students' levels of competencies and needs.
• Assess students' needs in transition and related services.
• Schedule annual IEP meetings.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of an IEP designed to meet related services, educational and transitional needs of the student through the establishment of goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of the students.
• Monitor student participation in regular education programs, by collaborating with regular education teachers and providing remediation materials upon request.
• Actively participates in Eligibility and Level One Due Process IEP meetings and complete form relevant to input on students discussed at the meetings.
• Evaluate the educational program and student progress according to IEP.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and / or conventions related to special education services to maintain growth in professional development and meet state certification guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate records according to guidelines and submit reports as required.
• Establish and maintain a standard of students behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, support agencies, and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral process of students.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods, and the development of the curriculum.
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of student behavior in his/her area of exceptionally as well as policies and procedures relevant to program implementation and participation.
• Knowledge to interpret assessment data, group students, and develop methodologies and strategies conductive to individualized instructional needs.
• Effective skills in oral and written communication to fulfill IEP requirements and communicate to students, parents, support agencies, and other faculty and staff.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn concepts and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able responsible members of society.

EVALUATION:

Job performance for tenured personnel will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor based on Board policy. Non-tenured personnel will be evaluated annually.

APPEALS:

An employee who is not satisfied with his/her evaluation shall seek recourse by following the grievance procedure.