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Teacher-Learning Specialist- Specialized Classroom (DI) 2020-21 – Columbia Public Schools – Columbia, MO
This teaching position is designed to support students on the
autism spectrum who have average cognitive and adaptive behavior
abilities, but experience difficulty learning from the large group
setting due to language and social barriers. This program provides
differentiated instruction in order to keep pace with grade level
curricula for individually applicable domains while still providing
repeated instructional practice with specifically planned for
generalization when necessary. Additionally, these classrooms
provide explicit social skill instruction as well as opportunities
for peer mentoring in order to target social interaction skills
necessary for peer relationships. Potential candidate should also
have experience implementing behavior plans and supporting students
within the general education environment. This position is
responsible for classroom instruction of special education and
training to middle school age students of the district.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
- Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in accord with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
- Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
- Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the
policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain
appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the
position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.
For information on polices, regulations and values, visit
http://www.cpsk12.org.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Director and Assistant Director of Special
Services and Building Principal
Supervises: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in
special education
Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor
with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of
individuals in a fast-paced environment.
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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals,
Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental
regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum
and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write
reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present
information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and
complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the
job.
Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as
probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for
instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios
and proportions to practical situations. These are essential
functions of the job.
Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different
situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral,
diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational
theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter
to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning,
organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as
they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are
essential functions of the job.
Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of
individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers
and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are
essential functions of the job.
Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction;
present information to students using a variety of media; Access
and present information from online sources in a manner that
enhances instruction; lead and monitor students as they perform
online research; Instruct in buildings/classes where students are
actively using 1-to-1 technology such as laptop computers, iPads,
and other devices; Lead students in creating and presenting
multi-media projects when such assignments enhance student
learning; Use district software for recording grades and finding
student information; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and
other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to
all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.
These are essential functions of the job.
Physical Demands: An individual who holds this position must
have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where
numerous conversations and activities may be taking place
simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and
manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed
material. These are esssential functions of the job.
Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential
function of this position.
Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this
position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy
and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work
outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading
and unloading students from district transportation. Thes are
essential functions of the job.
Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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