27-28 SPED Teacher K-12 - Multiple Openings (Anticipated)

SPED Teacher (K-12) Multiple Openings Across Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools

Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area of Special Education
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Reports to:

Principal

Job Goal:

To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Implement the student's IEP and maintain compliant paperwork for evaluations and IEPs.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities according to the IEP

• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and the IEP

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and maintain compliance with any Behavior Plan

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports

• Communicates with parents through conferences and IEP meetings to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems; share pertinent information with need to know staff that work with the pupil.

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required

• Participates in faculty committee and the sponsorship of pupil activities

• Ability to assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding children up to 50 pounds

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.