special-educational-needs-teacher-primary-school/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — special educational needs teacher primary school

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-2051.00 (Special Education Teachers, Preschool).

Task statements

• [Core] Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
• [Core] Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
• [Core] Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• [Core] Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
• [Core] Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
• [Core] Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• [Core] Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• [Core] Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
• [Core] Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
• [Core] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• [Core] Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• [Core] Modify the general preschool curriculum for students with disabilities.
• [Core] Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
• [Core] Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• [Core] Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
• [Core] Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
• [Core] Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
• [Core] Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• [Core] Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
• [Core] Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• [Core] Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
• [Core] Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
• [Core] Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
• [Core] Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
• [Core] Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
• [Core] Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
• [Core] Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
• [Core] Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
• [Core] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
• [Core] Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
• [Core] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• [Core] Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• [Supplemental] Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• [Supplemental] Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Direct activities of subordinates.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Display student work.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Encourage students.
• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain student records.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
• Monitor student performance.
• Plan educational activities.
• Plan experiential learning activities.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Provide for basic needs of children.
• Read to students.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Teach life skills.
• Teach others to use technology or equipment.