Teacher - Special Education

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Supervises: Assigned Paraprofessionals, Students

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s) - Mild/Moderate; Hearing Impaired

Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district.

Employment Terms: 10 month Contract

Generally - 7 Hour 20 Minute Day, Exclusive of a (30) Minute Duty Free Lunch

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 100 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands and operate equipment; repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate equipment

Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR and First Aid

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and implements classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning.
• Prepares detailed weekly lesson plans for each assigned student consistent with the student’s IEP. Timely submits plans to assigned principal.
• Prepares and presents lessons consistent with written lesson plans and best education practices. Complies with all Individualized Education Plans.
• Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Monitors student progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records, and materials.
• Handles routine classroom discipline fairly.
• Monitors student behavior in areas outside of the classroom, during lunch, recess, bus time, general education classes, and school assemblies.
• Prepares and timely submits all required reports and evaluations for each assigned student.
• Completes all required special education paperwork in a timely manner to meet compliance deadlines.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings.
• Maintains complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records.
• Provides professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures.
• Participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, learning centers and exhibits of student's work.
• Provides a technology enriched environment to support student learning.
• Maintains contact with parents and/or students via phone or written communications.
• Facilitates and coordinates students in general education classes.
• Monitors students’ general health.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.