Job Title:  Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:  Credentials, as required by the State of Oklahoma

Reports to:  Site Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Executive Director of Special Services

Performance Responsibilities:

·       Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.

·       Develops lesson plans and materials aligned to state standards and individual needs of each student.

·       Provides instruction to students, appropriate to the educational program, in assigned locations and at assigned times.

·       Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, materials available and needs and capabilities of the child.

·       Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

·       Cooperates and consults with general education classroom teachers and other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, modifications, and accommodations to be used with students in special education.

·       Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and the parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.

·       Participates in evaluative process, eligibility, placement and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team meetings.

·       Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies, and procedures, including timely completion of documentation.

·       Maintains confidentiality.

·       Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.

·       Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities, and serves on committees as required.

·       Maintains appropriate emotional stability, physical health, personal appearance and personality.

·       Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of Employment:  Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars

Evaluation:  Evaluation by site principal and/or assistant principal in accordance with BOE Policy DNA Teacher Evaluation

Physical Demands:

·       Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.

·       Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

·       Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.

·       Ability to support and stabilize students with physical disabilities.