Special Education Teacher 5th – 6th Grade

JOB TITLE:                              SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, 5TH-6TH Grades

REQUIREMENTS:                     Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

                                                Valid, current Nebraska teaching certificate

                                                Training and/or experience in special education teaching

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:  Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

JOB GOAL:  To enable students who are learning disabled and mild/moderately handicapped to derive the best possible educational experience from school through appropriate remediation, curriculum modification, direct special education instruction, and co-teaching

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  9-month year or as established by the Board of Education

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of administrative

guidelines and evaluated by building principal and/or special education coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Team teaches and provides consultation to classroom teacher, parents, principal, and supervisor
• Maintains a dual role of working with individual or small groups of students and working with the classroom teacher to provide a coordinated program
• Coordinate with other building personnel to assure that adequate communication is maintained with each student’s parents or guardians to keep them informed of progress and programs
• Update Individualized Educational Programs in accordance with Rule 51: Rules and Standards Governing Special Education Programs
• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Collects assessment data and uses it effectively
• Teaches or works toward effective carry-over of skills to the regular classroom
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and progress
• Assists in modification of regular classroom assignments and school activities so students can respond effectively
• Provides suggestions and modified materials to other teachers and supportive personnel
• Be able to communicate both orally and in writing the objectives to be carried out
• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with children
• Exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents and teachers
• Request and/or coordinate additional services or resources deemed necessary for children with learning problems

 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• Teacher dresses appropriately and is well groomed
• Teacher is emotionally stable
• Teacher maintains physical fitness and personal vigor
• Teacher shows enthusiasm and initiative
• Teacher is punctual in job responsibilities
• Teacher is willing to spend time outside the regular school day to assist students and supervise school activities

 OCCASIONAL

• Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation
• Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
• Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
• Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings and serves on educational committees
• Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents
• Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Demonstrate oral and written language skills
• Effective skills in leadership, human relations, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skills in assessment and evaluation
• Visual, auditory and dexterity skills