JOB SUMMARY: Support and consult with the classroom teacher regarding ways to modify instruction and materials for students with learning disabilities and other handicapping conditions and provide specially designed instruction to assist students in the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP), as well as the State Benchmark Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provides specially designed instruction focusing on individual student needs and the achievement of the state content and performance standards.
2. In preparation for instruction, address both short and long-term learning goals using prepared written lesson plans.
3. Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
4. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers who have students with disabilities assigned to their rooms. Assists in the diagnosis and instructional planning for identified students, monitors the IEP and makes specific recommendations to teachers regarding the need for adaptations and modifications in instructional strategies and materials.
5. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
6. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to diagnose and monitor student progress on IEP goals and objectives.
7. Consults with, trains, and supervises Instructional Assistants regarding the academic and behavioral goals of students with disabilities.
8. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records regarding the special education processes and procedures, referrals, testing, IEP decisions, IEP files and a census of identified students as required by law and district policy.
9. Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
10. Communicates to students and parents the level of student achievement towards achieving the IEP goals and state standards, at a minimum, on schedule specified by IEP.
11. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student’s behavior as outlined in school and District policies.
12. Takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe, secure learning environment.
13. Maintains a high level of professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and Practices requirements for an Ethical Educator, (as written in the Staff Handbook) as well as Board Policy and State Law.
14. Participates in various meetings (e.g. staff, department or grade level team, SST, IEP, parent conferences, inservice training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or sharing expertise.
15. Maintains satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations
