Teacher- Special Education
Job Description
Title: Classroom Teacher
Qualifications:
* Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
* Degree(s) required and area of major study
* Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To: Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal and other designated
Job Goal: To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level
Responsibilities:
* Maintain accurate and complete student’s IEP file as required by school board policy, federal and state law.
* Modify and adapt the general education curriculum for students with disabilities
* Utilize special education strategies and techniques during instruction
* Use effective inclusionary practices in the general education classroom
* Collaborate with general education teachers to foster a co-teaching environment
* Incorporate various forms of technology in the general education classroom
* Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks
* Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners
* Documents and reports to the principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints, and writing rubrics
Classroom Management
* Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
* Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
* Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
* Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
* Maintains appropriate classroom behavior
* Maintains poise and self control
* Establishes high expectations for learners
* Promotes active learner participation
* Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student – teacher interaction
* Monitors access and usage of the internet
Delivery of Instruction
* Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi State-Wide Testing Program over a two year period
* Provides guided practice activities for students
* Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
* Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
* Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
* Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
* Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
* Adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary
Effective Teaching Practices
* Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
* Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
* Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
* Uses correct oral and written communication
* Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
* Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
* Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
* Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
* Documents instruction based on state frameworks
Evaluation of Student Progress
* Links state assessments to classroom instruction
* Uses a variety of evaluation methods
* Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
* Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
* Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program
* Incorporates test items that mimic the format of state test items
* Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
* Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required
Professional Responsibility
* Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
* Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
* Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
* Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
* Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
* Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
* Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
* Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals
Performs others duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and other supervisor
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on
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