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Special Education Teacher - Job Description

South Hamilton Community School District

Purpose:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate teaching certificate.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students through differentiated instruction.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, respectful and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior, as aligned with school building procedures and policies.

Shares both content and language objectives with students regularly.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Uses data to inform instruction through formative assessments.

Make referrals to building Student Assistance Teams (See At-Risk Plan).

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner, in accordance with building and district policy.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher associate(s) and volunteer(s).

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Updates student management system in a timely manner as defined by administrative regulation.

Endeavors to deal with the community, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff members in a positive and cooperative manner.

Strives to accomplish tasks (teacher performance) that will result in student learning (teacher effectiveness). The effective teacher provides students with the best possible opportunities to learn.

Each teacher has the responsibility of setting a good example in the community and at school. Teachers are expected to approach their work in a professional manner.

They should exhibit good planning and organization, expertise with the subject matter, and the ability to lead, motivate and discipline students. Teachers should use a variety of instructional techniques and work to develop good rapport with students. A teachers classroom, diagnostic, and evaluative skills should all contribute to student growth and progress.

Works collaboratively with others.

Willing to take leadership roles with peers and seeks opportunities to lead as needed within the building and district.

Uses technology in classroom instruction and enables students to use technology on a r gular basis in their learning.

Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.

Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.

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