EDUC - Teacher of Complex Needs

Teacher of Complex Needs

To carry out the list of duties contained in Appendix B of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century”.

To teach classes assigned by the Head Teacher.

This includes:

To be responsible for the planning, preparation and management of an effective, appropriate educational programme for children with complex autistic needs so that each pupil develops his/her potential.
To prepare, teach and provide support for lessons and courses to support these pupils.
To undertake appropriate planning for each pupil including Individualised Educational Programmes, Additional Support Plans and Co-ordinated Support Plans.
To monitor, assess, record and report on the progress of pupils.
Collaborative working with complex class colleagues.

To support curriculum development within the Communications Support Base and across the whole school as directed by the PT, Communication Support Base.
To assist with the implementation and future planning and development of the curriculum, taking full account of Curriculum for Excellence.
To take responsibility for individual or small groups of pupils as directed by the PT, Communication Support Base.
To support the progress of pupils in line with the School Improvement Plan and the Departmental Improvement Plan.

To contribute to the formulation of the self-evaluation and quality improvement processes, systems and documentation.
To promote and maintain good order and discipline among pupils.
To contribute to the active implementation of whole-school polices.
To participate in the work of task groups and committees on whole school and cross-curricular issues.
To participate in and contribute to whole school events and initiatives to promote a positive school ethos.
The duties of this post may change according to the needs of the school as determined by the Head Teacher based on the advice of colleagues.
To maintain regular contact with parents via diaries, email, telephone, letters and meetings.
To liaise with subject staff and outside agencies.
To develop and deliver in-service training.
To make use of a variety of ICT resources.