About this role
Ascension Parish School Board Job Description I. JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher of Academically Gifted JOB TYPE: 351
POSITION REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: T-1
FLSA STATUS: Exempt ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 182 days
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE Develops and implements an instructional program which meets the needs of the academically gifted students. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Master's Degree. Certification in Academically Gifted Education. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate. Additional criteria as the Board may require. IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs a program that meets the individual needs of students by developing an appropriate Individualized Education Program in accordance with State Department of Education guidelines.
• Contacts parents, regular classroom teachers, administrators, and other appropriate personnel to participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program within specified timelines.
• Prepares and implements daily lesson plans to meet individual needs of students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual students.
• Plans instructional program with other faculty as appropriate.
• Administers tests and other diagnostic instruments to identify levels of functioning.
• Assesses student progress on a regular basis and sends progress reports to parents with report cards.
• Completes all reports and paperwork accurately and within prescribed timelines. Maintains records as required by local, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Implements the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching in all teaching-learning situations.
• Participates in in-service training as well as other professional growth and development activities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and school board policies.
• Attends faculty meetings, parent/teacher meetings, and other school functions as required.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:
• Instructional Components
• Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
• Lesson Plans
• Instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues and departments
• Grade papers
• Take and record attendance
• Enter/Average grades
• Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
• Supervision
• Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
• Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
• Supervision of students in the classroom
• Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
• Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
• Non-instructional Components
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
• Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
• Attend training sessions
• Attend IEP meetings
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend back-to-school and open-house events
• Attend graduation
• Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
• Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
• Extracurricular Activities
• Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee
• Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor
• Performs other services as required.
NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.