Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description- Special Education Teacher

TITLE: Special Education Teacher Elementary

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:  Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position; Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults; Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description.

JOB GOAL:  To provide appropriate educational services aligned with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies to students with identified disabilities based on each student's individual education plan (IEP) including cash management of assigned students, effective classroom teaching practices and collaboration as needed with other school staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shall act as a member of the Admissions and Release Committee for each assigned and served student.
• Shall plan and implement a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities in alignment with the district's curriculum as well as the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
• Shall implement curriculum objectives and goals using effective, differentiated teaching techniques and materials.
• Shall work in a cooperation manner with the principal and Director of Special Education, on planning teams and committees in order to achieve "Continuous Monitoring Process" as specified by KDE and district.
• Shall provide units of instruction for special classes which include daily lesson plans describing learning experiences aligned to the general curriculum and IEP objectives for each student.
• Shall communicate aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
• Shall create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the grade placement of the student.
• Shall follow district policies and procedures as related to Special Education.
• Shall create educational experiences which enhance opportunities for students to develop potential in personal-social adjustment, decision-making and other life skills including citizenship.
• Shall respect the dignity of each student as an individual and attempt to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament and environmental influences.
• Shall communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
• Shall monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students, parents/guardians and other school staff as appropriate.
• Shall assume individual responsibilities assigned by administration which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Shall maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, board policies and procedures and administrative regulations.
•  Shall assume legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school-sponsored activities at all times and maintain a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.
• Shall assume professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction and supervision.
• All classified employees assigned to classroom instructors shall be under the direction and supervision by the certified employee in charge in that classroom.