JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the site administrator, the Special Day Class teacher provides students with disabilities a program that enables him/her to reach his/her fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential. Provide consultation, coordination, planning, curricular resources, evaluation, remediation, and direct instructional services for students with special needs placed in a special day class. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Teach students with disabilities in a special day class the portions of a basic educational program that are in keeping with individual abilities and place major emphasis on those elements, which develop the maximum amount of self-reliance and functional independence. Provide training, domestic, recreational, leisure, and community and vocational activities in an educational environment. Blend basic skills including speech and language, motor, academics, and social skills into functional activities. Provide integrated learning opportunities in appropriate subjects. Train and utilize instructional aides, community volunteers, and cross-age tutors to assist with instruction in a variety of environments in an effective manner. Confer frequently with parents and professional staff member on the planning, implementing, and evaluating of each student’s progress. Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians and outside professional consultants and agencies. Maintain appropriate professional relationship with the school staff to facilitate the concept of mainstreaming and integration of students on a regular basis. Act as the primary case manager for Special Education purposes for students in the class. Serve as a member of the Student Study Team and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting as is deemed appropriate.Perform those duties that are normally a part of the school staff activity. Continue professional growth in the knowledge and practices of the education of students with special education needs. Stay knowledgeable of the changes in laws and regulations as they pertain to students with special education needs. Use data collection to support research-based instruction and to demonstrate student achievement. Provide continual supervision on an “on call” basis for students assigned to his group as problem situations arise elsewhere in the school. Perform all other obligations mandated by laws or Board policy, and other tasks assigned by the Administration. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: Credential: Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate or equivalent.CLAD or equivalent. “No Child Left Behind” compliant.Education: Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Personal Qualities: Appearance, grooming and personality that establishes a desirable example for students. Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health. Better than average recommendations from student teaching supervisors or other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the teacher. Certificated Salary Schedule