Special Education Instructor

Description: Job Summary: Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area, specifically Special Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Position does not directly or indirectly supervise other positions.
Duties/Responsibilities: Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
Maintains student personnel folders.
Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.
Accountable for the cleanliness of classrooms.
Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions and monthly student evaluations.
Requirements: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Education.
State certification is required.
Must have Special education for Secondary Students with Disabilities.
Preferred: One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge: Knowledge of required subject area, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational skills, must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification, ability to motivate and inspire students, ability to effectively relate to student population.