To provide instruction for special education students.
10th December, 2024
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide academic and behavior intervention in specific skill deficit areas to students with disabilities (SWDs.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains all special education paperwork in a timely manner including Instructionally Appropriate Individual Education Program (IAIEP)
Prepares progress reports for each grading period and sends report to parents
Administers tests and monitors students’ progress on a regular basis
Uses EasyIEP for the development of IAIEPs and other reports
Attends and chair IAIEP and S-Team meetings as well as consults with parents, administrators, school psychologists, and other professionals
Works with assigned educational assistants in classroom and provides direction/support/guidance
Implements individualized academic intervention in skill deficit areas, adaptive skills, communication, social skills, behavior intervention and pre-vocational skills
Completes Reevaluation Summary Report, observations of students, and other forms for school psychologists to review
Works collaboratively with Behavior Interventionists and teachers and follows recommendations in the Behavior Intervention Plan for SWDs’ behavior
Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom
Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students
Attends required Professional Development trainings
Establishes student behavior and expects students to maintain standards of classroom behavior
Keeps classroom work environment organized and order/manage materials and supplies
Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures
Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Maintains order in classroom and schoolyard
Reports to the principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a student’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect
Represents the schools and the community in a positive manner