SPED Teacher

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE : Work in partnership with parents, students, and regular education teachers in accordance with the school’s mission and vision in order to promote student achievement. The following responsibilities and duties are the means to achieve that end while maintaining compliance with Federal and State Regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program (may include but are not limited to : Individual or Group Direct Synchronous Instruction, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Itinerant Support, Resource Room Support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, telephone conferencing and instruction, Parent Learning Opportunities).
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Plans and conducts appointments with parents as needed.
• Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates at monthly outings encouraged.
• Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans.
• Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices.
• Acts as informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.

Monitoring and Compliance

Special Education Responsibilities

Communication

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter :

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA Policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this position description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :