Teacher – Lifeskills

1.0 FTE/1-Year-Only
Jefferson Middle

Job Purpose Statement(s): The job of “Teacher – Special Education - Lifeskills” is done for the purpose(s) of facilitating
Special Education student success in pre-academics /academics, interpersonal skills and activities of functional daily
living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching as well as student progress / activities,
outcomes; addressing specific needs of student; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing
feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Job Functions:
· Adapts lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
· Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations,
developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the school environment.
· Assesses student’s functional life and daily living skills (behavioral, motor development, communication, personal care,
safety, etc.) and cognitive needs (e.g. developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students
and family requirements, placement and success of the student’s program.
· Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for
the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing
solutions and planning curriculum.
· Develops, monitors and evaluates specially designed instructional programs for the students on his/her caseload.
· Directs instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school
program and addressing the needs of individual students.
· Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate functional daily living
skills, personal care, safety and cognitive needs using research based instructional techniques and strategies.
· Manages individual students’ schedules and needs for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning
environment.
· Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, performance data, etc.) for the purpose of
implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher instruction and student progress.
· Provides a program for special education students which meet applicable district, state and federal requirements as they
apply to the specific student
· Reports incidents (i.e. suspected child abuse, neglect, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students,
providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
Other Job Functions:
· Assists other personnel with supervision, support and instruction provided to special education students.
· Collaborates with other special education and general education teachers and support staff in the development and
implementation of appropriate special education services for students.
· Confers with parents and staff members on a regular basis regarding student performance, needs, problems, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS – Qualifications:
   • Experience Required: Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school aged children. Knowledge of
      sign language is desirable. Candidate must be willing to be trained in educational strategies specifically designed
      for specific students.
      Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
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      Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office and
      computer equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, and use correct grammar, punctuation and
      spelling.
      Knowledge of the principles of child development, research based, best practices and behavior management
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      techniques.
      Ability to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written
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      instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules,
      regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant
      physical abilities including lifting, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far
      visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
      Education Required: Teaching Certificate and Special Education certification