Low to No Risk

31

Moderate Risk

1

High Risk

5

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.1Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• 0.2Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.
• 1.5Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• 0.8Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
• 0.7Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• 0.8Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• 1.5Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• 0.5Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• 2Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• 0.8Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• 1.1Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• 1.3Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• 0.5Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
• 0.7Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• 2.2Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• 0.7Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.
• 2.2Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.
• 2.3Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• 0.7Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
• 1.5Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• 0.6Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• 1.5Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• 0.5Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 1.2Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• 1.3Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• 0.5Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• 1Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
• 1.5Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• 1.5Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.
• 0.5Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.
• 0.6Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.

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