Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Certified Positions

Job Title _Special Ed Classroom Teacher        Job Code _Varies by Assignment_

Department/Location _Assigned School__      FLSA Status   Exempt__

Reports To  _School Principal_________         Date  _November 5, 2006_______

Summary and relationship to the curriculum:  This position provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities to achieve success in the educational setting in accordance with the system’s mission. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

1. Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues.

2. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.

3. Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.

4. Develops, implements, monitors and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of each student on the caseload, at least annually.

5. Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies.

6. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
   1. Models correct use of language, oral and written
   2. Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
   3. Implements designated curriculum as states in IEP
   4. Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
   5. Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

7. Manages the learning environment: Uses time efficiently, maintain effective and safe physical setting for instruction, and maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom.

8. Collects and maintains accurate records on students on caseload.

9. Performs any other duties as assigned by Principal, Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Superintendent of Schools, and Board of Education.

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. 

1. Education and/or Experience: Must have a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Education.  Advance degree a plus. 
2. Certificate or License Required: Valid Georgia professional teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.
3. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students.     
4. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.   
5. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to apply sound educational principles to various classroom situations.
6. Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. 
7. Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, students, parents, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.    

Professional Requirements:  Must serve as a role model to students.  Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.  Must be at work on time.   Must meet attendance standards.  Must conduct activities safely.            

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift.  Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel.  The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 75 pounds.  The employee may be required to lift or assist in lifting students. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure:   The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data.  Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information. 

Additional Requirement:  Must be at work on time.  Must meet attendance standards.  Must conduct activities safely. 

Prepared By  ______Dr. Ruth O’Dell________ Date  ___November 5, 2006_____

Approved By Board of Education ___________Date  March 13, 2007___________

                                                                                                Revision Dates:  03-13-07