Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

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

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

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

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

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

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

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.