Special Education Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct pre- and post-testing using standardized tests for each student. 
• As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP. 
• Schedule and chair Schedule, write, and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students.
• Responsible to manage a student’s behavior. 
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas. 
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase.
• Provide direct student instruction.
• Provide academic assessments.
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction.
• Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings.
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities.
• Complete reports and forms as required.
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services. 
• Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.