Job Description
Special Education Teacher, Autism Program, Eudora Elementary
Special education teachers will assess students skills to determine their needs and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.? Then plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each students abilities.
Reports to: Building Principal, Special Education Director
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Special Education or willingness to pursue a plan of study
Good communication skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and administration
Organizational Ability
Basic knowledge of State and Federal statutes relating to students with disabilities
Kansas Certificate/License with endorsement in special education, waiver eligibility minimum
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1. Communication skills .Special education teachers discuss students needs and performances with general education teachers, parents, and administrators. They also explain difficult concepts in terms that students with learning disabilities can understand.
2. Critical-thinking skills . Special education teachers assess students progress and use the information to adapt lessons to help them learn.
3. Interpersonal skills . Special education teachers regularly work with general education teachers, school counselors, administrators, and parents to develop Individualized Education Programs. As a result, they need to be able to build positive working relationships.
4. Patience. Working with students with special needs and different abilities can be difficult. Special education teachers should be patient with each student, as some may need the instruction given aloud, at a slower pace, or in writing.
5. Resourcefulness . Special education teachers must develop different ways to present information in a manner that meets the needs of their students. They also help general education teachers adapt their lessons to the needs of students with disabilities.
General Responsibilities
1.Teach students in small groups and one-to-one
2.Implement IEPs, assess students performance, and track their progress
3.Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals
4.Discuss students progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
5.Supervise and mentor para-professionals who work with students with disabilities
6. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
7. Special education teachers? ? adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate
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