Job Description of the Teacher - Exceptional Children - General Curriculum Reports to:

Principal Supervises:

May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

Purpose:

To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help Students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational And social development. Under general supervision, provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level. The EC teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills and to meet their IEP goals. The teacher is responsible for monitoring student's progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of Instructional Time:

Has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity Maintains a high level of student time-on-task

Management of Student Behavior:

Has established rules, procedures and routines for administrative manners, student participation and talk during different types of activities, student movement during instructional and non-instructional activities. Frequently monitors student behavior and stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, while maintaining the dignity of the student. Instructional Presentation Follows the instructional framework provided by the

District Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance Provides Instructional Feedback Facilitating Instruction:

Has an instructional plan compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; Uses diagnostic information to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; Maintains accurate records to document student performance Interacts with the students, co-workers, parents, and community in a fair and equitable manner Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned Adheres to all established laws, policies, rules and regulations Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, spend time standing and walking and other physical requirements consistent with light duty. Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Pay:

$35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person