Special Education Classroom Teacher (ELEMENTARY) -Berkshire ELEM

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training, and Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Licenses and Certificates :

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate commensurate to the position is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of the principles and practices of special education including Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.

Knowledge of assistive technology.

Skill in instructing special education students. Skill in classroom behavior management. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.

Skill in modifying curriculum for special-needs students. Skill in implementing programs that adhere to IEP.

• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Knowledge of and skill in the use of technology, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement instruction.

Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to incorporate differentiation of instruction for all students to meet the needs of special education students.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required