Teacher

The teacher provides individualized education programs to the students within their classroom. The teacher assists the students in meeting their educational goals. The teacher provides supervision, academic support, care, and role-modelling to students in a classroom environment. The teacher provides leadership and guidance to the educational team. The teacher sets the direction for the classroom and creates a climate of learning conducive for personal development that benefits both students and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Services
* Develop and implement individualized education plans and programming.
* Collaborate with team members in program development for the class and students.
* Plan and organize with regard for the differential needs of the students.
* Monitor and guide students behavior and educational progress.
* Assist the students in achieving their educational goals.
* Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
* Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Report regularly, to the parents and/or guardians of the students, with respect to the students progress and any issues or concerns that may be of interest.
* Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner. Identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviors, and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
* Participate in staff and general meetings, educational conferences, conferences or meetings with other professionals or stakeholders, development workshops and conferences, and training programs, as required.
* Administer medications to students when required.
* Document all incidents and updates such as; critical incidents, educational progress, attendance, medication administration, and any other classroom or student updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.