PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Instruct Class

REPORTS TO: School Principal/Principal Designee

SUPERVISES: N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Evaluate educational needs of students and modify course curriculum as needed.

· Prepares class lessons appropriate to current school assignment and the needs of the students in assigned classes.

· Provides direct instruction to students.

· Attends regularly scheduled faculty meetings.

· Serves as a member of professional committees formed to address school and student issues.

· Serves as a member of the Committee on Special Education upon invitation.

· Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

· Maintains updated student grades on digital platform.

· Prepare Report Cards and Progress Reports on digital platform.

· Prepares Goals and Objectives for student’s IEP.

· Implements program to carry out student’s IEP.

· Supervises all students in class.

· Responsible for the overall classroom management and environment.

· Responsible for completing the following reports when necessary; Informationals, Behaviorals and Incident Reports.

· Assist classroom aide in tracking positivity points.

· Responsible to monitor classroom aide, and assign responsibilities relating to their classroom

· Performs all duties as assigned.

II. QUALIFICATIONS:

· College Degree; N.Y.S. Certification 7-12

· Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver’s license, and fingerprinting as required by the program.

· Compliance with health regulations for physical/Mantoux testing

· Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of the course is a minimum requirement for employment

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

· Lead with a sense of shared governance; listening to all stakeholders

· Work with a sense of social responsibility; taking initiative to create a positive work environment for all

· Communicate openly, respectfully, and intentionally

· Illustrate emotional intelligence by acknowledging the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

· Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

· Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.