26-27 Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Inclusion Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid teaching license with a 221 MILD/MOD DISABILITIES (K-12) endorsement or equivalent

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Special Education Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 193 days; returning teachers 188 days with benefits provided according to the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.
2. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
3. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
9. Effectively implement district initiatives.
10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
11. MUST ATTACH CURRENT TEACHING LICENSE WITH APPLICATION
12. MUST ATTACH VERIFICATION OF WORK HISTORY

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)