Reports To: Building Principal

Work Year: 180 Days

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB GOAL: Provides a positive, safe and academically challenging learning environment for all students through the use of district approved curriculum.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below but not limited to:
Planning and Preparation:

• Plans long-range lessons, units and projects consistent with the established curriculum as defined by law and the learning objectives of the school district
• Uses the available materials and equipment
• Remains current in research as it applies to both subject matter and pedagogy
• Understands the typical developmental characteristics of the age group, as well as exceptions to the general patterns
• Seeks and applies opportunities for collaboration to enhance instruction and student learning
• Has a predetermined plan to assess whether presented material is understood using a variety of assessment techniques and uses the results to plan for future instruction of students
• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
• Meets with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs
• Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students   

Classroom Environment:

• Enforces classroom and school rules or procedures, Board policies and regulations
• Responds to misbehavior appropriately while respecting student dignity
• Provides a safe classroom where learning is equally accessible to all students
• Implements a classroom routine which students understand
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Establishes a climate enabling students to work without being disturbed by others
• Facilitates smooth and efficient classroom operation by providing the availability, distribution, collection and organization of materials and supplies
• Is fair and impartial in dealing with students
• Handles classroom problems and is willing to seek supportive help

Delivery of Service:

• Demonstrates competency of communication skills and communication disorders
• Differentiates treatment to meet the needs of all students
• Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings
• Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services
• Revises plans on an ongoing basis, considering student's needs, ability levels and interests
• Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives
• Provides clear directions and explains assignments
• Uses a wide variety of oral and written questioning techniques
• Includes activities/questions that require higher levels of thinking
• Moves about during the lesson to establish, maintain or re-establish pupil involvement
• Uses available technology resources that are suitable to the instructional goals and engage students
• Achieves a balance of teacher vs. student-centered activities appropriate to the grade level and subject matter being taught
• Facilitates a smooth transition from one activity to another by individuals or groups
• Monitors the progress of students in the curriculum
• Provides opportunity for each pupil to participate in a given activity
• Supports and accepts pupil ideas and responses
• Allows for creative or artistic expression as well as verbal participation
• Strives to secure and maintain pupils' attention.
• Provides feedback to students that is timely and of high quality

Professional Responsibilities:

• Attends required meetings, special education meetings and school activities
• Is in attendance on a regular basis
• Maintains and submits records as required
• Promptly communicates with principal, special education coordinator and/or parent when necessary
• Reflects on lessons assessing the effectiveness and the extent to which instructional outcomes were achieved
• Provides information to families, as appropriate, about the instructional program
• Communicates with families about student progress and is available as needed to respond to family concerns
• Communicates with parents through newsletters following administrative guidelines
• Maintains relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support and cooperation
• Seeks out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill
• Displays high standards of honesty, integrity and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public
• Implements and maintains a teacher web page
• Complies with school and district regulations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and Certified School Business Official.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Physical Demands: standing, walking, sitting for extended periods of time, finger dexterity, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, typing skills, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions: inside, working around objects, working with children and school personnel.