SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ACADEMIC (12 MTH)

Essential Functions

Instructional Planning

• Develops, implements, maintains and updates IEPs for all students on their educational case load.
• Develops and maintains daily, written plans based on curriculum, core/state standards and IEP goals.
• Monitors student progress and intervenes appropriately using scientifically based interventions.
• Adjusts plans, methods and tests to meet student needs.

Instructional Methods

• Teaches in accordance with adopted curriculum.
• Utilizes differentiated instruction.
• Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of lesson.
• Relates instruction to specific and long-range educational objective(s).
• Explains and clarifies material in guided practice prior to assigning independent work.
• Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
• Incorporates instructional strategies which promote student's critical thinking.
• Provides feedback that motivates students.
• Uses a variety of practical hands on activities that engage the majority of students to maintain a high level of interest.
• Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.

Competency in Subject Matter

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject area in lesson presentation.
• Responds knowledgeably to student's questions on the subject matter, basic facts or concepts.
• Uses grammatically correct English in verbal communication.
• Uses rules of spelling, punctuation, and grammar in written communication.

Classroom Management

• Assumes responsibility for overall disciplines in the classroom, following designated behavior management plans.
• Organizes and arranges classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
• Sets limits of student behavior which are defined, communicated and monitored.
• Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Encourages students to be self-disciplined.
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity taking place.
• Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
• Reinforces student's appropriate behavior.
• Maintains a self-controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.

Staff and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains and submits accurate and timely records as required by law and educational guidelines.
• Actively participates in school staff meetings.
• Collaborates with other teachers to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.
• Reports student's progress to guardian via quarterly report cards, mid-quarter reports, conferences, etc.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation in order to provide a safe environment for students, visitors and staff.

Non-Essential Functions

• Projects a positive image of The Pavilion by being courteous, helpful, friendly, and professional in relationships with patients/residents/students, visitors and co-workers.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and organizational confidentiality regulations.
• Responds to a 'Support Code' in a therapeutic, appropriate manner as prescribed in the annual TCI inservice.
• Maintains OSHA, Risk Management, Infection Control, CPR and TCI and all other required education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.