Job Description:

• 1) Teaches basic academic and living skills to mentally impaired students in schools and other institutions: Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement levels of students.

• 2) Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational program for students who are at different learning ability levels, including educable, trainable, and severely impaired.

• 3) Instructs students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.

• 4) Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

• 5) Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on progress of students.

• 6) Meets with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources.

• 7) May administer and interpret results of ability and achievement tests.

• 8) May be required to hold state certification.