Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Creekside Primary

• 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.

• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• 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.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.
• Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of special education students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and best instructional practices.
• Assesses students’ needs for transition and related services.
• Participates in the development of students’ individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.
• Implements the students’ IEPs.
• Schedules and participates in IEP meetings.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.
• Monitors student 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.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
• Facilitates and monitors the integration of instructional technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.
• Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with peers, parents, administrators, and other school system staff to maximize student achievement.
• Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs and instructional priorities.
• Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans.
• Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
• Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ special needs.
• Maintains a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
• Establishes and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
• Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
• Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.
• Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Communicates, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
• Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
• Serves on school/system committees, task forces, planning teams, and advisory groups as required.
• Participates in state-approved evaluation program as required.
• Actively supervises students during assigned duty before, during and/or after school as directed.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• 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.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or immediate supervisor.

Alabama State Board of Education