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2019-2020 Special Education Teacher - Special Day Class (Mod/Severe) - Elementary School Level

Torrance Unified School District

SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER

(SPECIAL EDUCATION)

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP

Directly responsible to the building principal.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide instruction and services for handicapped students who have been identified in
an Individualized Education Program and are assigned to a special day class.

2. Attend placement/IEP meetings for students who may need the program services of a
special day class.

3. Participate in academic testing.

4. Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs to provide
students’ mainstreaming opportunities.

5. Monitor student’s progress, coordinate the review and revision of their Individualized
Education Programs, and refer students to the IEP team, if appropriate.

6. Consult with appropriate teachers and administrators for the development of
prevocational and/or vocational plans for handicapped students.

7. Coordinate and monitor the activities of paraprofessional instructional personnel
assigned.

8. Provide information and assistance to students and to their parents.

9. Attend and participate in school faculty meetings, special education staff meetings, and
other meetings as required.

10. Maintain professional competence through participation, as directed in inservice
activities provided by the District.

11. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of: Techniques and resources utilized in assessing, instructing, and
evaluating students.

2. Diagnostic needs, behavioral techniques and appropriate learning materials for classroom use.
Developing cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

3. Education: Possession of a valid Education Specialist credential. Must have English Learner qAuthorization.