Special Education Teacher LEAP

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER - LEAP

• LEAP:(Learners Excelling And Progressing) Lab/Resource setting with collaboration, monitor, co-teach and direct instruction service delivery.
• RISE:(Reaching Independence through Structured Education) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
• LIFE:(Learning In a Functional Environment) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with severe/profound disabilities.
• ABLE:(Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment) Classroom for students with emotional and behavioral concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the appropriate academic, social, and emotional growth of students identified as Disabledunder P.L. 101-476

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the time designated.
• Prepares for class assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon requestof the administration.
• Participates in evaluative process for Special Education placement when called uponto do so.
• Participates in Eligibility, Placement, and IEP team meetings when called upon to do so.
• Maintains a "work" folder for each student when appropriate; can document students'progress or lack of progress.
• Provides appropriate educational program for students.
• Cooperates with regular classroom teachers and other staff members in planninginstructional goals, objectives, and methods to be used with students in Special Education.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent withthe physicallimitations of the location provided, materials available, and needs and capabilities of the child.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,materials,and facilities.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Assists in the selection, and inventory of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Completes reports and other school related paperwork as required, at or before thetime requested.
• Accepts the responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and theirparentsconcerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading,workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions ofhigher learning.
• Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students within the limitsof the resources of the district.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the IEP goals and, in harmony with thesegoals, establishes clear objectives and communicates these objectives to students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student lifeand conduct; and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance, and personality.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

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Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER - LEAP

• LEAP:(Learners Excelling And Progressing) Lab/Resource setting with collaboration, monitor, co-teach and direct instruction service delivery.
• RISE:(Reaching Independence through Structured Education) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for…