Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement
The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional
process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students'
success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the
intervention classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an
individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers,
other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and
responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program
and student progress.
This job reports to Assigned Administrator

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using
pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of
documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of
child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data;
and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a
wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using
standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work
with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create
action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work
priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing
other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work
units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the
organization’s services.

Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is
performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.