Summary

Student Support Services | Special Education Teacher | Junior High School

Description

Job Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

 

Essential Functions

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning, including AVID strategies.

  • Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school.

  • Provide appropriate feedback on work.

  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.

  • Participate in department, school, and district, and parent meetings.

  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

  • Prepare the classroom for class activities.

  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

  • Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

  • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

 

Other Functions

  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

  • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

  • Participate in appropriate professional activities.

  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required

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.

  • B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field.

  • Minnesota certification in teaching in the appropriate subject area.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

  • 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.

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

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Generally, work is performed under normal school conditions and there are minimal environmental risks or disagreeable conditions associated with the work. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

  • Occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

  • Stand for up to one hour at a time

  • Stoop and bend

  • Reach and grasp objects

  • Exhibit manual dexterity or fine motor skills

  • Possess the ability to talk, hear, and see

  • Work in a normal school environment with few physical discomforts

 

Application Procedures

Please include three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Jason Miller with your online application. Contact via email (millj@waseca.k12.mn.us) or phone (507-835-5470) with any questions.