Job Description
Position Title: Exceptional Children Teacher Term of Employment: Full-Time; 10 months Reports To: Principal/Director of Exceptional Children Pay Information: State Salary Scale; Local Supplement General Statement of Job Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal. Essential Job Functions Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school, district-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program (“IEP”) Responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Responsible for the implementation of IEPs Responsible for using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, as needed. Provides direct special education instruction to identified students Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ needs Implementation of the various teaching methods that may require the adaptation or development of materials. Monitors student behavior and deescalates inappropriate behaviors Maintains disciple in the classroom Teaches the students appropriate behavioral strategies. Restrains students when necessary. Record and report restrains to Administration. Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves. Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports. Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students Consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet students’ needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities STANDARD I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership The Teacher: Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning. Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community. Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession. Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning. Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct STANDARD II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students The Teacher: Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible. Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures. Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions. Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists. Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and Community. STANDARD III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach The Teacher: Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom. Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught. Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly. STANDARD IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students The Teacher: Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn. Plans i