SUMMARY
The special education teacher designs and implements instruction based on student IEPs.
- Complete all mandatory IEP and meetings paperwork
- Update measurable Goals and Objectives
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervises the behavior of all students in the classroom, throughout school grounds, and on
educational trips.
• Supervises, directs, and supports volunteers and paraprofessionals in the classroom.
Provides feedback to building administrator(s) regarding any performance concerns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.
• Plans, develops, and implements an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the
classroom, following the contents of student IEPs including adhering to
educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Revises plans on an ongoing basis, considering student needs, ability levels, and
interests.
• Designs and presents differentiated instruction in one or more academic subjects using a
variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Develops and maintains a plan to assess student progress towards goals contained in the IEP
using a variety of assessment techniques; uses the results to modify future instruction.
• Establishes an environment enabling students to work without being disturbed by others;
provides opportunities for each pupil to participate in a given activity.
• Uses technology suitable to the instructional goals to facilitate student engagement.
• Achieves a balance of teacher-centered and student-centered activities appropriate to
the grade level and subject matter being taught.
• Facilitates a smooth transition from one activity to another by individuals or groups.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors student progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for high
school.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and,
as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Handles classroom problems and seeks supportive help as warranted.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident
reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities,
workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in elementary
education and in all taught academic subjects.
• Provides clear plans for a substitute teacher and has a substitute folder available with
appropriate artifacts.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.