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.)
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B.A. or B.S. degree in Elementary 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 [261]