Special Education Teacher

Teacher - Special Education

Salary Schedule: TA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational
• Certified (or eligible for certificate) by the State of Alabama in the appropriate
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Terms of Employment:

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
• Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school Such participation shall include teachers in consultation through meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.
• Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and
• To abide by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of
• To follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Athens City Board of Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal or designee.
• To assist in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and
• Report for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remain at least fifteen minutes after the close of
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations at the times
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the
• Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
• Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional
• All teachers participate in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and
• Attend and participate regularly in faculty
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed
• Knowledge of current educational
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on personnel evaluation

Source: Athens City Schools, Athens, Alabama