Autistic Support Teacher - Secondary

POSITION TITLE:     Special Education Teacher  DATE:  September 2019

DEPARTMENT:          Secondary            LOCATION:   District

FLSA:                            Exempt (GMEA)

Summary:

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for working with students at the high school level with disabilities and provide specialized instruction to meet their unique needs. This teacher is to assess the student’s IEP and use teaching techniques to meet these goals.   

Reporting Relationships:

1. Works jointly with the building staff.
2. Works cooperatively with administrators, supervisors, staff, students, and the community to perform job responsibilities as outlined.
3. Reports directly to the Building Principal.

Terms of Employment:

1. Salary and Benefits are as described in the current Agreement.
2. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth by the Board of Directors and the Agreement.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education and/or Special Education.
2. At least 1 year of experience working with children. 
3. Proficient with Microsoft based PCs and operating systems preferred.
4. Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
5. Meet requirements set forth by the State of Pennsylvania and the Board of School Directors for employment.

Physical and Ability Requirements:

1. Ability to reach above and below the waist.
2. Ability to use fingers and hands to pick, feel and grasp objects.
3. Ability to reach, pull, and use repetitive motions.
4. Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body required.
5. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 50 pounds.
6. Ability to sit/walk/stand/move throughout the work environment.
7. Visual and auditory acuity.
8. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
9. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
10. Ability to communicate effectively.
11. Ability to organize tasks.
12. Ability to handle multiple tasks.
13. Ability to exercise good judgment and excellent diagnostic skills.
14. Must possess computer skills.
15. Ability to operate various technology equipment.
16. Ability to operate various office equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position.  The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

1. Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP. 
2. Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans. 
3. Develop and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. 
4. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP. 
5. Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources. 
6. Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom. 
7. Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students. 
8. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. 
9. Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. 
10. Attend school meetings as required. 
11. Participates in training sessions and workshops to develop and maintain knowledge and skills.
12. Maintains confidentially about students in accordance with district guidelines.
13. Maintains a positive demeanor at all time including, but not limited to, use of appropriate language.
14. Demonstrates openness to suggestions for improving performance.
15. Maintains an appropriate record of punctuality and attendance.
16. Demonstrates initiative, independence and decision making appropriate to the performance tasks of this position.
17. Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
18. Any other duties related to computers as assigned by the Building Principal. 

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions.  If needed, reasonable accommodations may be given to the employee.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

All state/district requirements must be satisfied to be awarded this position.

The GovernorMifflin School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization