Special Education Teacher (2021-2022 School Year)
Must hold a license issued by any agency.
The license position area must be in one of the following areas: Autism, Deaf-Blind, Early Intervention Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, Emotional Behavior Disabilities, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Severe/Profound Disabilities, Special Education (General), Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment.
The license must be in one of the following grades: Preschool/Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th.
The license status must be active or about to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program. Expired certifications will be considered.
Description
1. Prepares written communications relating to general and specialized work of the department. 2. Plans instruction to achieve learning objectives that reflect current division & state curriculum standards. 3. Uses materials & resources that are compatible with student's needs & abilities & which support the approved curriculum. 4. Links present content with past & future learning experiences, other subject areas & real world experiences/applications. 5. Uses researched based instructional strategies that promote student learning. 6. Recognizes individual learning differences & differentiates instruction to meet student needs. 7. Provides a variety of ongoing & culminating assessments to measure student performance. 8. Provides on-going & timely feedback to encourage student progress. 9. Uses student performance data in instructional planning and decision making. 10. Adheres to appropriate scoring & grading procedures & policies. 11. Maximizes the use of instructional time to increase student learning. 12. Manages/maintains behavior that promotes learning. 13. Organizes the classroom to ensure an environment that is safe & conducive to learning. 14. Communicates effectively & appropriately with students. 15. Works collaboratively with staff, families & community agencies to support student success. 16. Initiates & maintains timely communication with parents/guardians & administrators concerning student progress of problems. 17. Demonstrates professional, moral & ethical behavior & exhibits personal integrity in all interactions. 18, Participates in an ongoing process of professional development. 19. Provides service to the profession, the school, the school division & the community. 20. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.