Special Education Teachers for Elementary Schools

Job Description Qualifications Appropriate NYS Certification in Special Education, SWD 1-6, or SWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12. General Performance Responsibilities Facilitates the learning activities of exceptional children (Students with Specific Learning Challenges, Speech/Language Impairments, Intellectually Delayed, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury) in the attainment of grade-level, subject, school, and system objectives. Utilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies, devices, and methods. Works with small and large instructional groups. Functions effectively as a staff member of the school community. Major Responsibilities Instruction Teaches grade level or content area. Provides adequate educational experiences to enable each student to develop, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. Provides opportunities for each student to develop the ability to solve problems, think critically, and study effectively. Classroom Management Establishes a classroom climate conducive to effective learning and study. Systemizes clerical and record-keeping duties so that instructional process is uninterrupted. Guidance and Counseling Assists each student in dealing with academic problems. Works closely with guidance counselors and instructional teams on specific problems of individual students. School Organization and Administration Contributes to continuous improvement of educational program by initiating suggestions for staff consideration. Serves on committees. Professional Development Engages in appropriate studies and activities to improve professional competence. Contributes to the solution of education problems of the school district. School/Community Relations Works closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. Case Manager Responsibilities Updates, manages, and ensures the full implementation of IEPs. Assesses progress periodically throughout the school year based on the district's progress reporting time frame. Ensures that progress reports are completed and accurate for goals. Ensures parents receive updated copies of goals with progress marked and any additional notes. Ensures parents are involved in the planning and implementation of the IEP process. Ensures general education teachers implement modifications and strategies prescribed in the IEP process. Provides services to students within the general education classroom and works with general education teachers as co-workers. Collaborates with general education teachers in all planning and changes to the IEP. Meets periodically with students to assess and discuss progress, challenges, and needs. Meets with parents, students, various educators and/or clinicians working with students. Reviews progress reports for students throughout the school year. Advocates for students and works with all stakeholders. Reports To Building Principal; Responsible to the Special Education Supervisor, and the Director of Special Education. (Updated 4/2023) #J-18808-Ljbffr