Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials according to skill levels and educational needs of students and program expectations.
Evaluates and assesses student needs and progress using approved instruments: standardized measures, curriculum-based assessments, teacher-prepared tests, etc.
Grades completed student work and maintains grades throughout the school year.
Provides instruction for students in compliance with provisions noted on the student’s IEP and as required for the student to make educational progress.
Provides instruction for students utilizing appropriate teaching strategies and techniques.
Is actively involved in leading and delivering instruction to students throughout the school day. Works collaboratively with content PLCs to create cohesive co-taught instructional lessons.
Collaborates with IEP team members (parents, administrators, school psychologist, social worker and others) to develop individual educational programs.
Completes students’ annual and additional IEP reports as necessary.
Develops and monitors goals and objectives pertaining to the individual student's Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance employing data collected.
As a member of the IEP, completes all necessary paperwork before the meeting, completes filing requirements, and monitors implementation.
Reviews student IEPs to ensure that all required components are implemented.
Consults on an ongoing basis with other appropriate school personnel e.g. regular education teacher, support staff, building administrators, related service staff, regarding an individual student’s progress, concerns, etc.
Communicates with parents regularly regarding the performance and progress of their child.
Completes quarterly Progress Reports as required and includes descriptive information.
Addresses and provides for the students’ social and emotional needs, consulting with other staff as needed.
Coordinates and supervises the work efforts of classroom teacher aides.
Assists in the development and implementation of classroom and/or individual student behavior intervention plans as necessary.
Develops and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment conducive to student learning, appropriate behavior, and interactions with adults and peers.
Is responsible for all of the policies, rules and regulations established by the Board and shall comply with their requirements.
Assumes responsibilities for own professional growth and development. Said development should include, among other things, keeping current with professional literature, research findings, improved methods and techniques, individual goal setting, attending professional meetings, and pertinent professional learning opportunities.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by Administration.