SPED Inclusion Teacher

SUMMARY:
Teaches basic academic subjects to students requiring modified or adapted work, using special techniques or programs to improve behavior and/or academic achievement by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Teaches basic subjects such as reading and math, applying lesson techniques designed for short attention spans.
• Administers achievement tests and evaluates test results to discover level of language and math skills.
• Selects and teaches reading material and math problems related to the everyday life of individual student.
• Confers with school counselors, school psychologists, and teaching staff to, obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting the learning process.
• Designs special help programs for low achievers and encourages parent-teacher cooperation
• Attends professional meetings, writes reports and maintains records.
• Discusses pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises 1-2 adult employees in the classroom, when appropriate. Carries out supervisory responsibilities related to monitoring students’ behavior and activities in the classroom, on the playground, and during school events.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.