EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (K-12) TEACHER

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"BASIC OBJECTIVES

This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of exceptional students through the teaching of academic, and social skills per the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of students, considering such factors as physical, emotional, and educational levels of development. 2. Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual plans for students.

3. Instruct students in academic subjects and social interaction skills.

4. Teaches socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

5. Confers with staff members to plan programs designed to promote the educational, physical, and social development of students.

6. When appropriate, physically control students who present a danger to themselves or others, using School Board approved physical restraint procedures.

7. Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigns final grades.

8. Assigns lessons, assesses students' progress (including homework assignments), and hears presentations.

9. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by the school.

10. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, IEP conferences, and inservice classes.

11. Participates in the development of a Functional Assessment of Behavior (FAB).

12. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is medium work that includes the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As specified in the State Statutes."