SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (RSP/SDC)
Responsibility:
Under the direction of the Special Education Coordinator and/or site principal, plans, implements, and evaluates the instructional activities for individual students assigned class and subject area.
Essential Functions:
In addition to essential functions and duties/responsibilities of teacher:
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Plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates Individual Education Plan (IEP) of each assigned student.
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Prepares appropriate lesson plans and objectives based upon individual student’s IEP goals and grade level expectations.
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Coordinates students’ inclusion into general education classes and activities as an inclusion facilitator/specialist.
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Performs educational assessments in accordance with California State Standards, district policy, school programs and IEP goals.
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Develops, implements, monitors and revises behavior support plans as required by students for educational success.
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Prepares required student forms and maintains accurate student academic records, attendance records, and cumulative student progress and achievement records and reports.
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Informs parents of enrolled children concerning progress toward goals and encourages their participation in IEP meetings and parent conferences.
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Prepares reports as required by the state and the district.
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Participates in all state/federal review processes as requested.
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Possesses ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written directions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Participates in appropriate IEP planning/meetings and other meetings as required.
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Develops and implements behavior support plans.
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Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
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Trains, supervises, and evaluates Special Needs Aides and Behavior Intervention Aides as assigned.
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Performs the duties of an inclusion facilitator/specialist.
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Implements all duties in compliance with all state and federal Special Education laws and mandates.
Qualifications:
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Skills to motivate special education students in one or more areas and to communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds.
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Knowledge of California State Standards, curriculum, education code, and Special Education law.
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Ability to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel.
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Ability to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, and meet schedule deadlines.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree with valid California Teaching Credential and the appropriate Special Education Credential and authorization for the specific position.
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Teaching experience at various grade levels and with learning disabled students.
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Knowledge of subject area and instructional methodologies and techniques.
Physical Requirements:
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Position requires normal physical strength and endurance for standing, sitting, bending, or walking.
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Work assignments are normally located in a work environment with light physical activity and require light physical effort.
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Lifting 25 lbs. maximum or carrying any object weighing over 15 lbs.
