ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate and assess students to determine eligibility;
• Analyze data to make instructional decisions;
• Develop and monitor IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information;
• Monitor and report progress on goals and objectives;
• Deliver specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, organization and behavior management;
• Case manage students with IEPs;
• Knowledge of IDEA disabilities and how they can impact academic achievement and behavior;
• Knowledge of how disabilities may manifest themselves in the classroom; and
• Knowledge of grade level curriculum and classroom expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all IEPs are implemented appropriately;
• Collaborate with general educators to ensure students have access to grade level curriculum;
• Provide positive communication to team members and families about student progress and achievement;
• Collect and analyze data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives;
• Complete standardized assessments and formal reports for IEP teams to review;
• Develop IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information;
• Collaborate with general educators to disseminate information about student needs to determine what differentiate strategies to use in each lesson;
• Utilize assessment data to determine instructional strategies;
• Perform frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor instructional and IEP objectives;
• Consider modifications and the scaffolding necessary for each student to access the grade level curriculum;
• Communicate positively with families on student progress; and
• Work collaboratively with general educators to develop lessons and assessments for students with disabilities.