Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

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Summary

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Duties

• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
• Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
• Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
• Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
• Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.
• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
• Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
• Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
• Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
• Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Interpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
• Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
• Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
• Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading.
• Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments or to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.

Requirements

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Encourage students.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Monitor student performance.
• Teach others to use technology or equipment.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Teach life skills.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Monitor student performance.
• Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
• Evaluate student work.
• Plan educational activities.
• Plan educational activities.
• Plan experiential learning activities.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Prepare tests.
• Evaluate student work.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Teach life skills.
• Teach life skills.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain student records.
• Direct activities of subordinates.
• Display student work.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adaptive paint brushes
• Adaptive scissors
• Alternative computer keyboards
• American Sign Language Browser
• Braille label makers
• Braille note-taking systems
• Braille rulers
• Braille writers
• Children's educational software
• Compact digital cameras
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer data input scanners
• Computer laser printers
• Computer voice input devices
• Desktop computers
• Digital audio recorders
• Document cameras
• Drawing software
• Educational board games
• Educational puzzles
• Email software
• Emergency first aid kits
• Enteral feeding equipment
• Eye controlled computer mouse equipment
• FM amplification systems
• Foot operated computer mouse equipment
• goQ WordQ
• Head operated joysticks
• Hearing aid devices
• Individualized Educational Program IEP software
• Interactive whiteboards
• Jellybean switches
• Laminating equipment
• Laptop computers
• Large display calculators
• Laser canes
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Motorized scooters
• Mouth operated joysticks
• Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Optical compound microscopes
• Optical pointing devices
• Oral suction tubes
• Overhead data projectors
• Page turners
• Pegboards
• Pencil compasses
• Personal computers
• Photocopying equipment
• Play structures
• Portable communication boards
• Powered wheelchairs
• Reading pens
• Sand tables
• Science activity kits
• Scientific Learning Fast ForWord
• Screen magnification software
• Screen reader software
• Sound switches
• Standing aids
• Synapse outSPOKEN
• Talking calculators
• Talking thermometers
• Telecommunication devices TDD
• The vOICe Learning Edition
• Toy block sets
• Trackballs
• Voice activated software
• Voice output devices
• Walkers
• Water tables
• Web browser software
• Wheelchairs
• Wireless touch screen monitors

About Us

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and nurturing their growth in a faith-centered environment? Ragin Prep is looking for dedicated educators to join our team. As an independent Christian academy, we are committed to cultivating a love for learning, strong moral values, and a sense of purpose in each student. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day—guiding students academically, spiritually, and personally. Come be part of a supportive community where faith and education work hand in hand to prepare the next generation

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