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HOLMDEL
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
SPECIAL
EDUCATION TEACHER
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Holds valid New Jersey certificate as Teacher
of the Handicapped.
2.
Demonstrates effective problem solving,
communications, organization, planning, record keeping and
human relations skills.
3.
Successfully completes required criminal
history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
4.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications
as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS
TO:
Principal/Director of Special Services
JOB GOAL:
To support the district's instructional
program by participating in the planning and implementation
of instructional programs for children with educational
disabilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Instructional Planning
a.
Participates with Child Study Team members and
parents in the construction of Individualized Education
Program (IEP) for the classified students.
b.
After consultation with the Director of
Special Services, attends, as required reviews of the
Individualized Education Program of classified students
assigned to his/her program and participates in such
reviews.
c.
Using the Individualized Education Program as
a guide, selects appropriate instructional materials and
media to achieve the goals and objectives specified for each
student.
d.
After consultation with staff members, the
Director of Special Services and the building principal,
devises a time schedule for the instruction of each
classified student.
e.
Provides the Director of Special Services and
building principal with a copy of the instructional
schedule.
f.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows
evidence of preparation upon request of administrative and
supervisory personnel.
g.
Participates with other staff members in
curriculum planning during designated meetings.
h.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions
to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities
needed to implement effectively the planned instructional
program.
2.
Instruction
a.
Meets and instructs classified students in
accordance with established IEP, school philosophy, goals,
curriculum, procedures and previously devised
schedules.
b.
Strives to maximize the educational
achievement of each student.
c.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques
and media which are appropriate to the achievement of the
goals and objectives specified in each student's
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
d.
Assesses on an on-going basis, student
progress toward the acquisition of goals and objectives
listed in the student's Individualized Education Program
(IEP).
e.
Maintains accurate and complete records as
required by district policy and administrative
regulations.
f.
Directs the instructional and
non-instructional activities of aide(s) and/or monitor(s)
assigned to the Special Education classroom.
3.
Student Management
a.
Creates a classroom environment that is
conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
b.
Implements all relevant policies and rules
governing student life and conduct.
c.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom
behavior in accordance with district policy and guidelines,
and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just
manner.
4.
Professional Development
a.
Strives to maintain and enhance professional
competence through professional reading as well as
participation in workshops, conferences and appropriate staff
development programs in accordance with district
guidelines.
b.
Attends staff meetings as required.
c.
Serves on staff committees on a voluntary
basis.
5.
School/Community Relations
a.
Strives to establish cooperative relations and
to communicate with parents/guardians when necessary.
b.
Cooperates and shares professionally with
members of the administration and other staff.
c.
Maintains confidentiality about students in
accordance with state and federal law as well as district
policy.
d.
Attends parent communication activities (i.e.,
Back-to-School Night, conferences) as designated in the
negotiated agreement between the Holmdel Township Board of
Education and the Holmdel Township Education
Association.
e.
Consults jointly with parents and Child Study
Team personnel prior to making any changes in a student's
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
f.
Provides progress reports, on students
assigned to the Special Education class to parents, classroom
teachers, and the Director of Special Services in accordance
with Board Policy and administrative regulations.
g.
Communicates with classroom teachers on a
regular basis regarding objectives established for each
student, as well as the materials and instructional
strategies being used to accomplish those objectives.
6.
Other Assigned Duties
Performs all other tasks and assumes such other duties as
designated by the building principal or Director of Special
Services.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month year.
Salary established in the Agreement between
the Holmdel Township Board of Education and the Holmdel
Township Education Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated in accordance
with provisions of the Agreement between the Holmdel Township
Board of Education and the Holmdel Township Education
Association.
SOURCE
:
Regular Board Meeting
DATE
:
September 1979
REVISED
:
March 13, 1996