Special Education Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher is the foundation of any sound educational program. A teacher makes plans and sets goals based on the curriculum to be learned, their knowledge of students, and their instructional context. A teacher establishes and maintains a purposeful and equitable environment for learning. A teacher engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies. A teacher demonstrates professionalism in aspects that occur in and beyond the classroom/building.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will follow a course of study following the design developed by the teachers and administration. It shall be regularly revised according to the recommendations of the teachers, administration, and the PA Department of Education.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• Plan and implement lesson plans that meet individual needs, interests, and abilities within the IAA curriculum.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians.
• Maintain a careful record of each student’s attendance. All excuses for absences shall be collected and turned into the office on a daily basis.
• Develop a systematic grading procedure according to the policies of the school and maintain neat and thorough records of student achievement.
• Assist each student to develop personal levels of performance appropriate to the student’s ability.
• Responsible for presenting appropriate, effective, and orderly instructional lessons by utilizing appropriate teaching techniques and instructional materials.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classrooms. In addition, all professional employees have the responsibility of student control and discipline in the halls, classroom, during assemblies,/programs, etc.
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by the law, IAA policy, and administrative regulations.
• Actively participates in in-service training sessions. In-service and class preparation time is to be spent involved in professional activities; such as preparation and revision of instructional materials and being informed of education developments.
  
• Assume individual responsibilities assigned by the Building Principal which may relate to student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS, CRITICAL SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Subject Area.
• Proper valid Pennsylvania teacher certification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within close time proximity.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment.
• Must possess computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with students, parents, and other school employees
• Must be able to think creatively and solve problems.
• Must have effective listening skills.
• Must demonstrate talent in the instruction of students with varied styles and levels of mastery.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information.