Special Education Teacher

Chambers County Board Of Education

Qualifications:

• A valid Alabama teacher certificate in the area of instructional exceptionality.
• Must meet definition for highly qualified teacher according to Alabama definition
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may require.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by: Principal, Special Education Director

Supervises: Job Coach, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Interns as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Job Goal:

Teachers, in partnership with parents and the community, will be dedicated to producing skilled, responsible graduates by providing and supporting high quality, highly effective public schools.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Administers educational achievement tests to assess students' levels of competencies and needs.
• Assesses students' needs in the areas of academics, behavior, social/emotional development, transition and related services.
• Schedules referral, eligibility, reevaluation, and IEP meetings, as well as any other needed meetings.
• Coordinates and assists in the development of an IEP designed to provide special education and related services that meets the educational, behavioral, social/emotional, functional, developmental and transitional needs of the student through the establishment of goals, benchmarks and timelines.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of the students.
• Monitors student participation and progress in regular education programs, by collaborating with regular education teachers and providing remediation materials upon request.
• Assumes the leadership role in eligibility and IEP meetings and completes forms relevant to input on students discussed at the meetings.
• Evaluates the educational program and student progress according to the IEP.
• Attends workshops, conferences and/or conventions related to special education services to maintain growth in professional development and meet state certification guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate records according to guidelines and submits reports as required.
• Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students, support agencies, and the student's parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of the students.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods, and the development of the curriculum.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records within required time lines.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Use technology in the classroom and for management of the special education process.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be according to the Board's salary schedule.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and programs of evaluation of professional personnel.