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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.
$78,525 / year median in North Dakota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Education:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Qualifications:
Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs, primarily in the general education classroom. Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.Job Summary:
Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and classroom activities. Assists students with disabilities under the supervision of special education/ general education teachers and building administrators. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' Individual Educational Plans.Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
Supervise students individually and in small and large groups with the planning and direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
Assist students in developing self-management skills.
Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.