26-27 Special Education Teacher__ Mild-Mod

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: Credentials, as required by the State of Oklahoma

Reports to: Site Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Executive Director of Special Services

Performance Responsibilities:

· Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.

· Develops lesson plans and materials aligned to state standards and individual needs of each student.

· Provides instruction to students, appropriate to the educational program, in assigned locations and at assigned times.

· Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and needs and capabilities of the child.

· Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

· Cooperates and consults with general education classroom teachers and other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, modifications, and accommodations to be used with students in special education.

· Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and the parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.

· Participates in evaluative process, eligibility, placement and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings.

· Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies, and procedures, including timely completion of documentation.

· Maintains confidentiality.

· Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.

· Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities, and serves on committees as required.

· Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.

· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment: Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars

Evaluation: Evaluation by site principal and/or assistant principal in accordance with BOE Policy DNA Teacher Evaluation

Physical Demands:

· Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.

· Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

· Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.

· Ability to support and stabilize students with physical disabilities.