Teacher - 4th Grade (MSE)

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Purpose Statement\

The Teacher - Moderate/Severe supports the instructional process with

specific responsibility\

for facilitating learning for special education students; instructing,

assessing, and program\

planning for students with a primary disability of autism, moderate to

severe intellectual\

disabilities, serious emotional and behavioral disorders, and multiple

disabilities; monitoring\

and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining,

and providing\

instructional materials for special education services; serving as a

resource for students,\

parents, and District personnel; working within a pull- out environment

or within a\

self-contained classroom.\

Essential Functions\

• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g. developmental testing

programs,\

subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels

and develop\

individual learning plans.\

• Administers first aid and assistance to medically fragile children

(e.g. tube feeding,\

toileting, diapering, etc.) to ensure appropriate care for children.\

• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals

(e.g.\

behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs,\

vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents,

and\

administration.\

• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school

personnel (e.g. OT, PT,\

Social Worker, Vocational Needs Coordinator, etc.) to improve the

overall quality of\

student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.\

• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and subject

specific\

assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual

student\

requirements.\

• Differentiates instruction (e.g. online curriculum, alternative

curriculum, multimedia,\

assistive technology, modified content, multi-sensory, etc.) supporting

different\

instructional avenues that address individualized learning within

established\

curriculum guidelines.\

• Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress to

communicate\

expectations, student\'s achievements, develop methods for improvement,

and\

reinforce classroom goals with family partners.\

• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in

academic,\

interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of

study.\

• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g. grades, IEPs, etc.);

providing\

up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with

established\

guidelines and legal requirements.\

• Manages student behavior supporting a safe and optimal learning

environment.\

• Monitors students\' behavior and/or activities in a variety of

educational environments\

(e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) providing a safe and

positive learning\

environment.\

• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, staff

meetings, parent\

teacher conferences, etc.) to convey and gather information required to

perform\

functions.\

• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance,

anecdotal records,\

IEPs, progress reports, exit plans, data sheets, lesson plans,

evaluations, etc.) to\

document student progress and meet mandated requirements.\

• Reports incidents and appropriate documentation (e.g. fights,

suspected child abuse,\

suspected substance abuse, bullying, emergency safety intervention,

etc.) to\

maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning

environment,\

and adhere to the education code of ethics and school policies as a

mandated\

reporter.\

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers,

parents,\

administrators, etc.) to resolve issues, provide information, and

direction.\

• Supervises paraeducators (e.g. training, scheduling, supporting,

etc.) to monitor\

performance and ensure standards are achieved.\

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient

and effective\

functioning of the work unit.\

Minimum Job Requirements\

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities\

Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments\

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications\

Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry\

Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines\

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents,

and/or facilitate\

group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw

conclusions\

Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws\

Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements;

stages of child\

development; methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities;

and behavioral\

management strategies\

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data\

Ability to communicate with tact and patience\

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals\

Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans\

Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships\

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and