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2026-2027 School Year.

Job Description

Educational Instruction

Provide a safe and healthy school environment. Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive, flexible program and environment. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and technologies to modify curriculum to make it accessible to each student. Devise strategies to reinforce and differentiate learning based on student's individual needs. Effectively communicate lesson goals and directions to students, assistant, staff and volunteers. Plan for absences by creating an easy to follow sub plan.

Social-Emotional Instruction

Teach socially acceptable behavior as determined by the students' Individualized Developmental Plan (IDP). Consistently seek out strategies to engage students. Model a calm demeanor for children and teach self-regulation through deep breathing and other Conscious Discipline strategies.

Advocate for Students

Seek out knowledge to further understanding of each student in regards to functioning level, communication and academic abilities. Be aware of individual dietary issues, allergies and health concerns.

Documentation

Develop reasonable and achievable IDP goals based on state standards and student need. Assess and document progress of IDP goals. Document behaviors of concern, relay concerns and share documentation with Lead Teacher and Administrator as necessary. Maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance and grades. Prepare written progress reports, according to the school's framework. Take photographs of classroom and activities for use in newsletters and in the classroom portfolio. Document Incident Reports as they happen and follow Incident Reporting Protocol.

Planning

Develop activities and lessons to achieve progress of IDP goals and curricula based on state standards. Submit weekly lesson plans to the Lead Teacher by Thursday prior to the upcoming week. Gather materials in advance to be prepared for lessons. Coordinate events with other teachers and assistants.Supervise, Assist and PlaySupervise and assist students at all times including: lunch, snack, playground, toileting, diaper changes, walks, field trips and emergency drills. Play with children on the playground, extending play by planning games and following students' lead.

Organization

Collaborate with staff members on indoor/outdoor preparation and cleanup daily and for special events. Adhere to the cleaning schedule to ensure a healthy environment for children and families. Maintain a clean playground by picking up trash, throwing away broken toys, and informing Lead Teacher of any potential hazards. Organize playground toys prior to returning indoors.

Parent Communication

Establish a positive relationship with all children and families. Inform parents of child's progress through verbal and written communication including the IDP, progress reports and daily, through agenda books. Schedule meetings as needed. Involve parents and communities to support learning.

Staff Communication and Team work

Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Work as a team player, taking initiative to help with tasks, share space and materials, and offer support and constructive criticism for the benefit of the whole staff. Work as part of an academic team with the Teacher Assistant to communicate regarding student work, lesson plans, transitions, staff breaks, and safety issues. Train and guide volunteers by giving explicit direction and correcting mistakes.

Professionalism and Ethical Conduct

Approach problems in a constructive fashion, taking initiative to correct problems whenever possible. Treat every student with dignity and respect; serve all children without bias or favoritism. Adhere to the Code of Ethics at all times.

Meetings and Trainings

Attend mandatory weekly staff meetings and required trainings. Seek out continuing education opportunities via publications, coursework and conferences. Ensure certification is kept up-to-date.

Follow-through with Therapy

Accept and follow directives given by therapists to adhere to therapy goals.

Physical / Environmental Factors

Perform job duties with the following attributes: Moderate/Medium Lifting and Carrying, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, the ability to hear the conversational voice (with or without a hearing aid), the ability to see and read newsprint (with or without corrective lenses), to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. The employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases.

General

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

lity to meet job requirements, merit, and business need.

Level 2 background check and drug testing required.