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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Teacher - Gross Motor Specialist - ECSE

Schedule / Grade

Teacher

Job Code

76TEACH190

FLSA

EXEMPT

Calendar

TEACH

Benefits

ELIGIBLE (Retirees not Benefit eligible)

Contract Type

TEACH

Bargaining Unit

TCHR-NEA

Revised Date

09/2015

PURPOSE

The Gross Motor Specialist works closely with Physical and Occupational Therapists and ECSE staff to design and implement weekly activities for the pre-k students with a variety of disabilities in the district.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Providing instruction to students
Creating and implementing a classroom disciplinary plan
Knowledge of child development motor milestones necessary to help in creating lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
Participating in building, grade level and subject area committees
Participate in professional development activities
Maintaining accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline
Completing and submitting forms and required reports in a timely manner
Communicating regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
Participating as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested
Implementing special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans
Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy
Preparing lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
Understanding and adhering to Board policies and procedures

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:  Director of Early Childhood Special Education

Supervises:  None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Missouri teacher certification; will consider applicants who have advanced training or teaching experience in the adapted physical education area and/or post graduate coursework or degree in special education and/or early childhood.

Preferred:  Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education,

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media; Access and present information from online sources in a manner that enhances instruction; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads, and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional. Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.

Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer