Role: To plan, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate curriculum and instructional outcomes within a secure, positive, and enriched inclusive classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that facilitate the participation and learning of all students.
2. Monitor and evaluate progress of all students.
3. Maintain communication with studentsŐ parents or families.
4. Recognize studentsŐ individual abilities and use various teaching techniques to facilitate learning of all students in the classroom.
5. Meet with support teacher on a regular basis and provide information necessary for modifications and adaptations to be developed and implemented.
6. Work collaboratively with support teacher to assist in development of a support plan that meets the needs of all students in the classroom.
7. Collaborate with the support teacher to assist in the development of the para-educatorŐs schedule.
8. Supervise the para-educatorŐs completion of designated activities when in the regular education classroom.
9. Provide a model of appropriate interaction and communication with the student, including recognition and acknowledgement of the positive attributes and contributions of all students in the class.
10. Provide the support teacher with information about the classroom curriculum, instructional strategies, management techniques, routines, and rules.
11. With the support teacher, provide disability awareness activities.
12. Facilitate positive social relationships among children.
13. Be aware of and responsible for safety and medical precautions.
14. Keep the special educator informed as to the performance of special needs students in your class on a regular basis. It is helpful if you provide a copy of midterm grades and assign report card grades collaboratively with the special educator.
15. The classroom teacher should use innovative instructional strategies, including cooperative learning, peer tutoring, hands-on activities, and learning centers in meeting the needs of all children in their classroom.