SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-ECSE

Rapides Parish Schools•Alexandria, LA

48d

About The Position

To provide experiences to remediate, rehabilitate handicaps resulting from deficits through a total approach to involve teaching of educational subjects, physical and motor activities, speech and language development, and social skills as an improvement that will assist each child to take his place in school and life

Requirements

As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746)

Responsibilities

Become familiar with education guides, materials, the students' individual folders or records, and equipment as evidenced by the students' IEP's and teacher lesson plans
Prepare and make available to the principal or designated person each child's IEP and anticipated weekly plans
Prepare and devise a specific number of instructional periods for each individual child as needed and indicated in the child's IEP
Attempt to remediate deficits through the teaching of needed skills as indicated in each child's Individual Evaluation and IEP
Develop or update each child's IEP annually as mandated by IDEA and Louisiana Act 754
Review short term objectives on each child's IEP and submit a copy of the report to the child's parent every six weeks
Maintain individual files of each student's work and test results
Regularly create and maintain a physical environment that is conducive to learning including attractive and meaningful bulletin boards, appropriate seating arrangements, proper ventilation and illumination, etc., as evidenced by functional learning area
Develop and maintain reasonable rules for the care of school properties, physical facilities and all equipment as evidenced by periodic inspections, inventories and reports submitted to the principal or designated person
Utilize available curriculum materials, equipment and facilities frequently in the teaching process as evidenced by the individual child's IEP and lesson plans
Be responsible for maintaining student discipline and safety at all times as evidenced by the adherence to state and local regulations
Perform supervisory duties on a timely basis as necessitated and/or designated by the principal or designated person as evidenced by actual performance
Maintain accurate attendance, financial, and other records as evidenced by information in the teacher role book and other assigned reports submitted tot he special education department and to the parents
Report to respective schools prior to the first full day of operations for the purpose of orientation and preparation of the classroom as directed by principal or designated person and evidenced by actual attendance and classroom appearance
Maintain current records and submit required reports, IEP's, and requests for re-evaluations to appropriate personnel at the J. B. Lafargue Special Education Center in order to establish timelines
Attend inservice workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts as evidenced by attendance
Participate in self-developmental activities, such as active membership in professional organizations, attendance at meetings, workshops, conventions, etc., whenever possible, and to continuously upgrade the position of the special education teacher as evidenced by actual participation
Promote the educational process as evidenced by the sharing of ideas and materials of other staff members
Work in professional harmony with staff members, school administrators and with IEP committees as evidenced by positive reports
Use available means to keep abreast of new trends, techniques and teaching strategies as evidenced by teaching methods employed (Post graduate work is encouraged)
Meet with parents, students and staff members and conduct IEP committee meetings
Participate in at least one school sponsored activity annually
Strive to uplift the image of public education on a regular basis
Establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan
Work effectively with school personnel and staff
Consistently demonstrate self-direction
Submit accurate records and reports promptly
Exhibit professional ethics
Foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staff
Foster open communication and positive relationships with the community
Perform all other duties or responsibilities not listed as delegated by the principal of the school or designated person within the scope of teahing and learning during contacted hours.
Follow state, school board, and school policies
Teach in accordance with the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching.
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession
Collaborate with colleagues and departments
Grade Papers
Take and record attendance
Enter/Average Grades
Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of studentsassigned to the teacher
Serve on school committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives
Utilize educational or coaching best practices and techniques
Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
Supervision of Students in the classroom
Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
Supervision of Students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
Attend faculty, staff, and department meetingsAttend training sessions
Attend IEP meetings
Attend parent-teacher conferences
Attend back-to-school and open-house events
Attend graduation
Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor