Job Description:

Looking for a dynamic Special Education teacher for a 3-5th grade class to join our team!

Apply here- https://fowler.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5009499

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish a welcoming instructional climate and culture for all students, parents, community, etc.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on individual student needs
• Prepare weekly lesson plans that are in alignment with district and state adopted objectives and goals
• Present effective lessons to students as described in lesson plans
• Develop and implement effective classroom management to maintain acceptable student behavior, ensure student safety and create a productive learning environment
• Prepare or obtain all instructional materials to be used in the classroom in a timely manner
• Instruct students individually or in small groups to help them master objectives and to reinforce learning
• Collaborate with special education teachers, team members, administration, etc. as needed to assist in the instruction of a student(s)
• Participate in Child Study process
• Participate in grade level and/or subject area team planning
• Inform parents and students regarding homework policy and methods of evaluation
• Monitor and evaluate each student’s academic and social performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Develop and maintain an accurate and current gradebook or spreadsheet regarding assignments and test scores on each student
• Inform parents of student progress as often as needed
• Prepare quarterly Progress Reports for each student, if applicable
• Prepare quarterly report card for each student
• Conduct Fall and Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Assist parents with instructional strategies and materials that may used at home
• Communicate with parents regarding school policies, program changes, special events, etc.
• Attend parent meetings as directed
• Administer State adopted achievement tests and ELL testing
• Maintain an attractive and clean classroom
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment that develops social, emotional and cognitive skills
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes cooperation and learning
• Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities
• Order classroom supplies and instructional materials
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials
• Develop a substitute file to be used in teacher’s absence
• Supervise and enforce rules and procedures for all students in the school to continually maintain order and ensure safety in the halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, playground and field trips
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with administration, students, parents and all school personnel
• Attend staff meetings as directed
• Attend and assist with school functions as directed
• Serve on school or district committees as requested
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend professional meetings, read professional journals and publications, etc. for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee