Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Services
Supervises: Assigned Paraprofessionals, Students
Salary: Salary Schedule + 15% + Benefits
Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Assigned Subject(s) - Mild/Moderate; Hearing Impaired
Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district.
Employment Terms: 10 month Contract
Generally - 7 Hour 20 Minute Day, Exclusive of a (30) Minute Duty Free Lunch
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 100 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands and operate equipment; repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate equipment
Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR and First Aid
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes and implements classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning.
- Prepares detailed weekly lesson plans for each assigned student consistent with the student’s IEP. Timely submits plans to assigned principal.
- Prepares and presents lessons consistent with written lesson plans and best education practices. Complies with all Individualized Education Plans.
- Uses formative and summative data to guide instruction and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
- Monitors student progress toward IEP goals.
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records, and materials.
- Handles routine classroom discipline fairly.
- Monitors student behavior in areas outside of the classroom, during lunch, recess, bus time, general education classes, and school assemblies.
- Prepares and timely submits all required reports and evaluations for each assigned student.
- Completes all required special education paperwork in a timely manner to meet compliance deadlines.
- Attends and participates in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings.
- Maintains complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records.
- Provides professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures.
- Participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
- Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
- Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, learning centers and exhibits of student's work.
- Provides a technology enriched environment to support student learning.
- Maintains contact with parents and/or students via phone or written communications.
- Facilitates and coordinates students in general education classes.
- Monitors students’ general health.
- Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.