Position Title: Teacher – ESA Classroom Program
Department / Division: Special Education
Reports To: Director of Special Education or designated supervisor
Position Summary
A Teacher for students with disabilities who operates a classroom for students who may have daily living needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides personal adjustment / pro social skills for students in the classroom.
- Oversees paraeducators and other staff assigned to the classroom
- Develops and implement goals and objectives in accordance with special education rules and regulations and with students’ IEPs.
- Maintains regular communication with parents / guardians.
- Participates in IEPs and other meetings as necessary.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining a budget for classroom / staff functions.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff, families, local districts and community agencies.
- Maintains the appropriate documentation, paperwork and progress reports.
- Attends staff meetings and professional development as appropriate.
- Performs related work as requested.
Qualification Requirements
- 60 College Credits from an accredited college or university.
- Satisfactory experience interacting with individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective scheduling.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively work with students, parents, staff, other agencies and the general public.
- Computer literacy, including the ability to word process, utilize software applications and use electronic mail.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Some travel may be required. Noise levels can be moderate to high.
The information contained in this position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the successful performance of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Additional duties and requirements may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
