WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
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B.S. Degree
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Special Education Endorsement
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Director of Special Education
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Principal
JOB GOALS
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To give specialized academic, behavioral, and physical training to students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
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Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students.
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Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment.
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Evaluates student progress through progress monitoring.
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Establishes expectations for appropriate student behavior.
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Counsels and consults with parents and students.
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Manages materials and supplies.
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Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures.
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Maintains necessary records and completes the necessary paperwork to develop and maintain appropriate IEPs.
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Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
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Attends IEP meetings when necessary.
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Maintains order in classroom and school building.
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Reports to the Department of Human Services first, and then to the principal when obtaining knowledge that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed because of abuse or neglect.
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Represents the school and the community in a positive manner.
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Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Lifting of objects that may exceed 40 pounds.
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Carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Lifting of students that may weigh in excess of 100 pounds.
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Other physical demands may be required as needed.
TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)
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Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
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Adaptability to dealing with people in a professional manner.
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Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform a task or job duty adequately.
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Ability to work with students with various disabilities and their parents.
WORK CONDITIONS
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Normal working environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Ten month year.
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Salary and work year to be established by Board.
EVALUATION
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Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
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Regular And Punctual Attendance Required
