Job Title: K-12 Self-Contained SPED-ED

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Contract: Ten Months (Academic School Year)

SUMMARY:  To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.  Develop, revise and train staff in implementation of specific individual behavior improvement plans for students.  Help students learn to manage their own behavior in more socially acceptable ways.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, clearly communicating these objectives to students.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as established by building principal.

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal school day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Participates in professional growth activities and follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Observes students in alternative settings in order to develop specific individual behavior improvement plans.
• Aids teachers in understanding and implementing a variety of behavioral techniques.
• Collects data to substantiate behavioral intervention.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Supervises classroom and students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  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.

EDUCATION  and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education Degree.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administrators, staff, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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 moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Hogan Prep is an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of the District programs are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in compliance with the employment procedures.