Special Education Teacher

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Job Description Special Education Teacher  Responsible to: PrincipalDirector of Special Education Qualifications:Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements

Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction

Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Competent technological skills Essential Responsibilities:Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taught

Aligns both course(s) curriculum taught and/or assessments with state and localcurriculum standards

Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learning

Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs and abilities of thestudents

Develops and maintains a school/classroom environment conducive to learning andsocially appropriate for the age of students taught

Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments Establishes and communicates clear expectations for all lessons, class work, andprojects. Assigns lessons routinely and corrects student work in a timely fashion

Maintains good order in classroom and other areas of the school

Supervises students at school related functions including on and off campus activities

Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems withspecific students

Communicates with parents/guardian regularly through verbal and written form

Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis, both formative and summative,and provides progress reports as required

Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particularcases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as dictated bystudent/parent/guardian needs

Keeps accurate attendance, academic performance, and IEP records for assignedstudents

Reports to the appropriate administrative and/or consultative personnel whenknowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appearsto be at risk Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,materials, and facilities

Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development andin-service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teachertraining

Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)Maintains accurate financial records Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rulesregarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs

Conducts IEP meetings as set forth by Federal and State Laws within given timelines.Participates in Child Find activities and Referral Process for Special EducationParticipates and assists with compliance monitoring

Report compliance issues promptly to Principal/Special Education DirectorServes as a resource for general education teachers in helping them understandstudents with disabilities and how to meet students' special needs within thetypical classroom

Stays alert to best practices in the area of Special Education and stays abreastof legal updates

General Requirements:Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities

Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission StatementsMaintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assignedBOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10