Secondary Special Education Teacher

Title: Special Education Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Start Date: TBD

Salary: CCBOE Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Goals:

• To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives.
• To implement an effective educational program for special education students using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices.
• To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
3. Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
4. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
5. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement.
6. Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.
7. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
8. Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
9. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
10. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.
11. Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.
12. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
13. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of special education students.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and technological tools; exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with course of study guidelines and student learning objectives.
4. Assesses students' needs for transition and related services.
5. Participates in the development of students' individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.
6. Implements the students' IEPs.
7. Schedules and participates in IEP meetings.
8. Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.
9. Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.
10. Monitors students participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel to maximize student progress, and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.
11. Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
12. Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
13. Facilitates and monitors the integration of instructional technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.
14. Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
15. Works effectively and collaboratively with peers, parents, administrators, and other school system staff to maximize student achievement.
16. Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs, and instructional priorities.
17. Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level, and daily lesson plans.
18. Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.
19. Selects, develops, modifies, and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' special needs.
20. Maintains a clean, attractive, and organized learning environment.
21. Establishes and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
22. Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
23. Participates in administration of state and/or standardized testing as assigned.
24. Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
25. Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
26. Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
27. Communicates, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
28. Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
29. Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
30. Serves on school/system committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups as required.
31. Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
32. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
33. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
34. Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment and leadership.
35. Maintains confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
36. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
37. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
38. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
39. Maintains and submits required reports, records and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
40. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment and inventory.
41. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies and state, federal and local laws.
42. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
43. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment/Salary: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel actions and decisions will be made without regard to factors or considerations prohibited by federal or state law, including but not limited to race, gender, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, and religious preference. Complaints or inquiries regarding compliance with state and federal equal opportunity employment laws should be directed to the Human Resources Director at (256) 734-2933 or to Cullman County Board of Education, 402 Arnold Street, N.E., Cullman, AL 35055.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not a contract, and is not intended to be a contract. The Cullman County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.