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What they do
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.
$68,339 / year median in Idaho
+9% projected growth
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Traits- Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
- To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development into patriotic and educated citizens.
- Plan and teach a program of study that aligns with AHCS and Idaho Core standards.
- To meet individual needs, interests, and abilities of students assigned for instruction.
- To use data to drive instruction within the classroom setting.
- To create a learning environment that is conducive to student achievement.
- Design lesson plans.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Employs instructional strategies and district-adopted materials that are most appropriate to the teaching assignment.
- To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative protocols.
- Communicate regularly with their students' families.
- Develop and implement reasonable rules governing student life and conduct.
- To assist with student supervision assignments that are necessary for the safe management of the school.
- Prepare and provide a substitute teacher with lesson plans or complete directions when absent.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as requested.
- To maintain and improve professional competence.
- To continue to grow professionally.
- To maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
- To be present and have regular, predictable attendance.
- Maintain a positive demeanor at all times, including, but not limited to, use of appropriate language.
- Demonstrates an openness to suggestions for improving performance.
- Demonstrates initiative, independence, and decision-making appropriate to the performance tasks of this position.
- To perform all other duties as assigned.