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The student population can vary based on the needs of the individual students.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Teaching a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Preparing and executing lessons to complete learning objectives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Assessing the students’ work done in class.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Developing, adapting, and implementing education plans (IEPS) and teaching methods that are suitable for each student.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting and engaging learning environment, as well as supporting students emotional needs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Developing materials and lessons for functional skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Coordinating with administration to create individualized learning plans for the student.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Quarterly updating parents/home districts on their students’ progress.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Tracking the academic/behavioral goal performance of students for signs of progress.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Working with student one-on-one when they need extra help or attention.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of each student.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Maintain working relationship with Instructional Assistant in classroom to complete daily behavior sheet and provide daily communication to parent/guardian.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Collaborate with related services to include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Collaborate and coordinate with BHA's Career Employment Staff.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">Perform other duties as assigned as assigned by Administration.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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