at SEK Interlocal #637 in Columbus, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Purpose:
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To carry out these tasks, the Special Education Teacher must work closely with students, parents, general and special education staff, and general and special education administration.
General Responsibilities:
- Frequently implements behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a safe, predictable, and consistent environment.
- Frequently assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors.
- Implements education and behavioral programming for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
- Observe, record, and report student behavior.
- Assist students with remedial work.
- Monitor student progress.
- Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Escort/transport students to and from various school facilities and areas. (general education classroom, PE, lunchroom)
- Provide daily feeding and/or mealtime supervision, toileting and hygiene care as needed.
- Grade papers and record keeping.
- Take attendance and record absences.
- Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
- Attend staffing and general staff meetings as requested.
- Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
- Work effectively with students, other teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
- Assist in safeguarding confidential information. Observe confidentiality requirements.
- Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to appropriate staff/administration.
- Adhere to required program.
- See that district and Interlocal policies are observed during all activities.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
- Adhere to all district and Interlocal health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Respond in a positive manner to changes in assigned duties.
