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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

ID

work_education/special_education_teachers_elementary_school

Type

TASK

Children

30

Child Nodes (30)

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Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.

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Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.

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Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.

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Modify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities.

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.

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Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.

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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

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Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

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Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.

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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

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Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.

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Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.

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Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.

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Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.

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Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.

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Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.

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Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.

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Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.

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Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.

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Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.

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Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.

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Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.

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Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.

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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.

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Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

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Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.

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Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.

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Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.