· Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s EIP and AIP.
· Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
· Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
· Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their EIP and AIP goals.
· Develops and implements annual Early Intervention Program (EIP) and Advance Intervention Program (AIP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
· Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
· Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, therapist, and teachers.
· Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students and parents.
· Ability to maintain discipline and to get along well and develop rapport with handicapped children.
· Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
· Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's EIP and AIP.
· Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
· Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
· Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
