SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals; discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out. The teacher understands and promotes the school s mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community.
Essential functions:
- Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
- Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum. Helps to develop and implement lesson plans.
- Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
- Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students.
- Guides and reinforces students understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
- Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs.
- Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation.
- Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments.
- Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals.
- Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians.
- Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child s specific needs and accomplishments.
- Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Provides model of exemplary conduct for students.
- Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (eg All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Wisconsin Special Education Teaching Certification.
- Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Certification required before first day with students.
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