Role: To provide instruction and support which facilitate the participation of students with disabilities in regular education classroom
Responsibilities:
Special Education Teachers
1. The special education teachers shall serve as case managers and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the designated studentsŐ IEPs.
2. The special education teacher should provide the necessary information to the classroom teacher prior to the child entering the class regarding the studentŐs disability, medical concerns, and/or equipment operation (ways to meet unique needs).
3. The special education teacher should collaborate with the regular education teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, ensuring the implementation of modifications, and assessing overall progress of the child.
4. The special education teacher shall develop schedules and supervise plans for para-educators.
5. The special education teacher shall complete and maintain all assigned studentŐs records. (i.e., IEP, ESYP, documentation, progress report, behavior plan, etc.).
6. The special education teacher shall maintain contact with the assigned studentŐs parents or family.
7. The special education teacher may also assist with other students who are in need of assistance.
8. The special education teacher shall monitor student progress, which is then conveyed in the 9 week progress report.
9. The special education teacher shall gather data useful for planning instructional programs, modifying existing programs, and communicating with others.
10. Special educators must have excellent skills in the area of public relations in order to maintain goodwill with general educators.
11. The special education teacher may team teach lessons, either small group or whole class.
12. The special education teacher may assist in the development of classroom weekly lesson plans.
13. The special education teacher may assist in the development of learning centers.
14. The special education teacher may assist in the development of enrichment materials.
15. The special education teacher may assist in the completion of student records.
16. The special education teacher may assist in daily routines such as taking roll and lunch count.
17. With the general education teacher, develop and supervise plan for paraprofessional duties.
18. With the general education teacher, teach identified lesson. Individual student and classroom needs must be considered when planning co-teaching activities.