Duties
JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic, functional, and social emotional learning skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Addresses the wide variety of instructional needs of students and works with teachers to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for students with IEPs.
- Consults frequently with general education teachers on matters relating to instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
- Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change.
- Helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and resources.
- Works with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the special education program with the total curriculum.
- Works with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
- Develops, implements and monitors student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.
- Maintains professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.
- Possesses experience with the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) process.
- Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.
- Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core State Standards.
- Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Obtains knowledge of computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Organizes and coordinates work.
- Communicates effectively with students and parents.
- Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of special education, principal/assistant principal, and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
- Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EVALUATION: Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan.
Salary/Benefits
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement