Job Title: Teacher- Special Education

Reports To: Building Administrator

Classification: Certified

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: CEA

GENERAL DUTIES

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract.  The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position with the correct endorsement
2. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
3. Hold a valid Oregon Driver’s license and reliable transportation
4. The ability to follow oral and written instructions
5. The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
6. The ability to work harmoniously with others
7. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
8. Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications 
9. The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District
10. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment 
2. Annually pass the District’s required online training by the District’s assigned due-date
3. Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences
4. Maintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the position
5. Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to the job
6. Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
7. Implement techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
8. Utilize current and relevant subject matter
9. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
10. Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
11. Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
12. Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
13. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
14. Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
15. Develop clear classroom behavioral expectations
16. Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
17. Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
18. Prepare daily lesson plans and provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
19. Implement and communicate appropriate standards-based grading practices  
20. Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration
21. Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, and parents
22. Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
23. Work collaboratively in professional learning communities to provide documentation of students’ progress
24. Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
25. Create appropriate homework assignments and provide feedback to students
26. Maintain appropriate records of student performance within district approved grade book
27. Exhibit personal interest and build motivation to encourage student interest in the subject area
28. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
29. Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
30. Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness
31. Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment
32. Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
33. Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
34. Participate in professional growth opportunities sponsored by the district
35. Perform duties and expectations of a Case Manager
36. Partner and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure IEP is implemented
37. Provide instruction and direction to assigned instructional assistants ensuring delivery of instructional services
38. Adjust behavioral systems for individual student needs using functional behavioral assessment and behavior support plans
39. Maintain all equipment identified in the I.E.P. for students
40. Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, toileting, changing, and transferring or providing health procedures in compliance with School District policies, State and Federal governments, under the direction of appropriate District personnel 

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.  It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District’s goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

1.   Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
2.   Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
3.   Have regular and punctual attendance
4.   Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
5.   Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority
6.   Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District patrons