Special Education Teacher

Summary

Tipton R-VI is seeking a Special Education Teacher.   This person will be responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning for large and small groups, as well as individuals.

 

Special Education Teaching Certification is required for this position. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position is required to:

Provide instruction to students

Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan

Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction

Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees

Participate in professional development activities

Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline

Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested

Implement educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans

Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy

Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

Participate in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings, collaborating with IEP team members, preparing IEP paperwork, and delivering instruction to enable students to make IEP goal progress 

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures

Instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designed 

Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in all areas of instruction 

Create a classroom and/or co-teaching environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Prepare for students assigned and demonstrate written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor(s) 

Employ a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media

Take all necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities 

Develop reasonable rules addressing classroom behavior and procedures in the classroom that maintains fair and just order in the classroom 

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational assistants (paraprofessionals) 

Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Services and/or Building Principal. 

 

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

 

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: Bachelors Degree 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in Special Education

 

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance 

Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents

Present information effectively and respond to questions

Write clear and complete lesson plans

 

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

 

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

 

Other Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

 

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

 

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.