Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major
Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
•Establish clear objectives
for all lessons, units, and projects and effectively communicate those
objectives to students.
•Identify students’ needs and
make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education
plans.
•Effectively communicate with
parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls and individual
parent conferences.
•Discuss student problems,
behavior incidents, positive developments, and progress with parents in an
honest, sensitive, and confidential manner.
•Promotes parent
participation and involvement in education activities provided for their
children.
•Confer and cooperate with
other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting student learning,
following approved curricula.
•Confer with parents or
guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student
behavioral and academic problems.
•Engage in collaborative work
and contribute to team planning.
•Support instruction through
an Individual Education Plan for students with special needs, aligning with
District adopted curriculum.
•Provide individual and small
group research-based instruction designed to meet individual needs of students
based upon data that promotes academic, social and emotional growth.
•Develop and use
instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students
with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
•Instruct students in
citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and regulations and
procedures of the District.
•Develop lesson plans and
instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction
in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
•Plan and conduct activities
for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that
provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
•Translate lesson plans and
activities into developmentally appropriate learning experiences to best
utilize the available time for instruction.
•Prepare for assigned
classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate
supervisor.
•Develop individualized
educational plans that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
•Foster cooperative social
behavior through activities and group projects to assist children in forming
satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
•Develop in each student an
awareness of his/her worth as an individual and his/her role in his family and
community.
•Utilize technology -
computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment in the delivery of
instruction.
•Utilize research based
teaching strategies.
•Evaluate students’ academic
and social growth by monitoring individualized education plans and progress
reports.
•Utilize assessment materials
and make appropriate classroom student assessments.
•Maintain accurate and
complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as
required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
•Knowledge of and
implementation of International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
•Establish, implement, and
enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior, to maintain a
positive learning environment.
•Model and maintain standards
of responsible student behavior.
•Implement effective
individualized behavior management strategies and curriculum accommodations.
•Demonstrate substantial ability
in interpreting behavior assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments and
Behavior Intervention plans and data for the purpose of creating Behavior
Plans.
•Attend professional
in-service activities and teacher training workshops provided by the District
as well as self-selected professional growth activities in order to maintain
and improve professional competence.
•Effectively communicate,
collaborate, and cooperate with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and students.
•Plan and coordinate the work
of educational assistants and other professional support staff, parents, AEA
support staff.
•Supervise students in out of
classroom activities during the assigned work day.
•Participate in faculty
committees and sponsorship of student activities.
•Supervise students and/or
educational assistants as assigned and/or required to maintain a safe and
orderly environment which is conducive to learning.
•Knowledge of the structure
and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of
words, rules of composition, and grammar.
•Ability to assess the
strengths, needs, interests, and aspirations of their students; willingness to
hold high expectations for student academic performance and behavior; ability
to set achievable instructional goals, monitor and evaluate student progress;
ability to be resourceful in responding to the changing needs of their students
and their community.
•Ability to listen, speak,
write, read and respond clearly to students, parents, community members, and to
each other; ability to use a variety of media and technology to enhance their
communications.
•Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements of
Position: (HBV X
Yes No)
(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.)
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit,
stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or
push items of 50 lbs such as assisting children or moving/rearranging
furniture. Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet
multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other
staff.
Work Environment: (The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise
level is quiet to loud. Work may be
indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in
non-air conditioned rooms. Tobacco and
alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced
atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for the safety,
well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification
Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
·
B.A. or B.S. degree in Education.
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Cross-cultural experience preferred.
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Special education teaching experience desired.
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Instructional Strategist I: Mild and moderate [260] or Instructional
Strategist II: behavior disorders, learning disabilities [263]