JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special
REPORTS TO: Principal
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER
A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:
1. If employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school.
2. If employed by a board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which he/she may be required to work.
1. Planning
1. Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
2. Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere.
3. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
2. General
1. Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her.
2. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers.
3. Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.
4. Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils.
5. Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority.
6. Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
3. Assessment/Reporting
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
4. Staff Development/Professional Development
1. Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review.
2. Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work.
3. Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
5. Discipline/Health and Safety
1. Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety.
2. Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school.
6. Public Examinations
Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations.
7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
1. Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers.
2. Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers.
3. Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties.
8. Number of days/Hours of work
A full-time teacher shall be available for work on 195 days in any year, of which not more than 190 days should involve teaching children in a classroom situation.
9. Staff cover
Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature may be assigned from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Hold a teaching qualification that meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
2. Have studied Early Years as an area of Specialism as part of Teacher Training.
3. Qualified to deliver a parenting programme.
4. Hold qualification in Makaton.
Experience
1. Minimum of 8 years’ demonstrable experience of using effective classroom strategies to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.
2. Demonstrable experience of developing positive relationships for learning with children and young people.
3. Demonstrable experience of working with a range of professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
4. Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Other
Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum.
2. Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice.
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Minimum of 10 years’ demonstrable experience of using effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background for the post-holder.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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