Reports  to:    Building Principal

Classification:    Certified Staff 

FLSA Status:    Exempt

Terms of Employment:     Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education

Evaluation:    Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel

Compensation:    According to Certified Salary Schedule

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will  serve as a case manager for students with special needs and teach special education classes.  Job duties/assigned classes specific to this position are to be assigned by the building principal 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teachers shall attend promptly all meetings called by the principal or superintendent including ad-hoc committees as needed.
2. Teachers shall devote themselves during school hours to the duties of their respective assignments and shall give careful attention to the instruction, supervision, discipline, manners, and habits of their students.
3. Teachers are expected to become familiar with and follow Board policies, state laws, and administrative procedures. regulations and the district's course of study so that they may be able to carry these into effective operation.
4. Implement the district-approved curriculum.
5. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
6. Create and implement a classroom discipline plan aligned with district expectations.
7. Participate in professional development activities.
8. Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, and discipline.
9. Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance team as requested.
10. Implement special education plans such as 504 plans, individual education plans, and individual health plans.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not evaluate other employees.

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:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher.
2. Any teacher certification from Missouri is acceptable for this position.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.
2. Ability to solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
2. Ability to use and teach mathematics commensurate with assigned positions.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.
2. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
3. The ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
2. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Excellent human relations skills.
5. Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, and related items).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use the repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. In case of emergency, the employee will lift up to 50 pounds or more.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions.  The employee continuously interacts with students, staff, and the public.  Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

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

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.