Oroville Elementary School District Job Description JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ______________________________________________________________________________ SALARY LEVEL: Certificated Schedule DIVISION: Certificated DEPARTMENT: Instruction LOCATION: School Site REPORTS TO: School Site Administrator APPROVED BY: Board of Trustees DATE: November 13, 1996 ____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: Teaches basic social, academic, and home living related skills to students in schools using a variety of teaching techniques, materials, and equipment to initiate and reinforce learning; provides appropriate instructional activities to teach other life skills; develops or modifies curricula and provides lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels, disabilities, and impairments of students; performs related work as required or assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Participates in eligibility process, as assigned, and after student is determined eligible for special education program, participates in the intake process. Assesses student's academic abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, outcomes, and disability or impairment. Collaborates with other staff and parents to develop Individual Educational Programs (IEP) for each student assigned. Plans appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials and equipment. Participates in IEP and tri ennial meetings. Implements an instructional or skill development program which provides appropriate experiences. Manages the behavior of learners in instructional setting to create an environment conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school. Collaborates in educational activities with other professional staff, as required to maximize learning opportunities of students. OROVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER PAGE 2 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CONTINUED Assesses student achievement through use of formal and informal testing and observation, maintaining appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and technology to enhance learning. Requests assistance of and works with resource personnel as needed. Works in a self contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Participates in inservices, staff development activities, and staff meetings, including district special education meetings, as appropriate. Ensures continuous communication with parents, written and/or oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress. Communicates with students on expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations as appropriate. Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Assigns work to and supervises instructional aides, parents, and student volunteers as needed. Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning, and that materials are accessable to students and in good condition. Performs other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S) from a four year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; must hold a valid California Teaching Credential with specific Special Education authorization. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members of the community. Ability to write speeches and give verbal direction, and instruct individuals in a clear, concise manner. Ability to effectively present information to administration, parent groups, staff, and/or boards of trustees. OROVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER PAGE 3 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. GK:ct/cr6-02.dec