Special Education Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Under limited supervision, provides individual educational evaluations for referred students and develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for students who qualify as handicapped based upon established standards. Teaches basic skills as indicated in IEPs to assigned students.

Maintains communication with students' teachers and parents regarding students' needs and progress. Reports to the assigned Principal.

Provides individual educational testing, screening and evaluations for referred students, and develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for students who qualify as handicapped based upon established standards.

Analyzes and updates IEPs periodically as a response to re-evaluation of students and at the end of a school year.

May serve as intervention coordinator, ensuring that recommendations regarding student's education plans are being followed by teachers, addressing teachers' and parents' concerns, and coordinating the various aspects of psychological evaluations at the school level.

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of assigned handicapped students and that is based on established IEPs.

Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for assigned classes.

Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.

Works with individual students to help them adjust behaviorally and academically into partial mainstream classroom and social situations.

Supervises and assists students between classes, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds, and when unloading and loading buses to ensure student safety and well-being.

Provides first aid and medical assistance as needed.

Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Sets goals and objectives and provides activities, remediation on an individual skills continuum to meet goals.

Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.

Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Redirects aggressive or inappropriate behavior as possible.

Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing and evaluating work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems and recommending employee disciplinary action as appropriate. Offers training, advice and assistance as needed.

Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.

Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required.

Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.

Attends staff meetings and serves on various committees as required.

Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.

Receives and reviews student records, test results, IEPs, medical records, assessment reports, program information, school calendar, etc.

Prepares and processes progress reports, student records, attendance records, report cards, annual calendar, assessment reports, lesson plans, schedules, IEPs, display materials, referral forms, supply orders, communication records, permission forms, rules, various reports, forms, memos, correspondence, etc.

Interacts and communicates with Principal, other school administrators and staff, co-workers, District administrators and staff, students, parents, volunteers, medical / mental health personnel, Department of Social Services and other agencies, community leaders and resource persons, sales representatives and the general public.

Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, die cut machine, book binder, camera, etc.

Uses clerical, copier and computer supplies; diagnostic instruments, math manipulatives, school supplies, craft/art supplies, first aid supplies, etc.

May research and secure grants for special project funding.

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