JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed
Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique
needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional
objectives; and functions as part of the IEP team.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and
objectives contained within each student's IEP.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or
adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable
students to meet their IEP goals in the area of physical education.
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for
students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs,
instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required
to meet those goals.
Participates in IEP meetings.
Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations as it relates to physical
education.

Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the gym and participation
areas.
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student
responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and
procedures.
Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service
providers as needed (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.). Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional
modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar
instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and
specialty area.
Must have knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students
with disabilities.
Must have knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
Ability to effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the
total school program.
Knowledge of relevant technology.

Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.