A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education Teacher (Grades K-2)
Sheridan School District (AR)
East End Elementary School - Little Rock, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Sheridan School District (AR)
Job Details
Job ID:
5875633
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL
ED TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
TERMS
OF EMPLOYMENT
1. 190 day contract (additional days may be contracted for extra duties).
2.
Job Type:
Licensed Teacher.
3.
Reports to:
Campus Principal or Designee.
4. Salary based on district Licensed Salary Schedule.
5.
FLSA Status:
Exempt.
6. 10 days sick leave per year of employment.
7. 3 days personal leave per year.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current or pending Arkansas Department of Education teaching license in
special education. 2. Must possess knowledge in all areas of responsibility as well as law and local
policy.
3. Must be computer literate with at least the ability to send and receive email with
attachments, produce memos, navigate the internet as required by position
responsibilities, accurately complete and submit forms or reports as required,
etc.
4. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and
procedures.
5. Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without
constant or direct supervision; must be able to multi-task.
6. Must be of good moral character.
7. Must have good communication and organizational skills.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
(but not limited to):
1. Teach academic and functional skills to educationally and physically disabled students.
2. Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
3. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by the ADE,
Board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis by testing students,
recording grades, and providing progress reports to parents and appropriate
professionals as directed by the district. 5. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and
Board policy.
6. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
7. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with
Board policies, the student handbook, and administrative regulations.
8. Take reasonable caution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
9. Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulations.
10. If needed, assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional
material.
11. Be responsible for supervising the proper usage of teaching supplies, classroom
equipment, and other instructional materials.
12. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development,
and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.
13. Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with district policy
and campus expectations.
14. Sponsor and accept responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned or
approved by the campus or district administration. 15. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and parents. Strictly follow the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators.
16. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing
instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
17. Work to maintain and improve professional competence.
18. Accept and respond appropriately to supervision.
19. Provide lesson plans as expected by campus administration.
20. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.
21. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and
professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote
students' educational, physical, and social development.
SPECIFIC
QUALIFICATIONS and/or
REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy.
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences. Requires the ability to prepare lessons, reports, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and requirements have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by a classroom teacher employed by the Sheridan School District. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications required of the person hired for the position.
