# Special Education Teachers, Elementary School > Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities. - Code: 25-2056.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-2056) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (30 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-2056.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-2056.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs. Not rated · Task 22359 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence. Not rated · Task 22360 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs. Not rated · Task 22361 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Not rated · Task 22362 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development. Not rated · Task 22363 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes. Not rated · Task 22364 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities. Not rated · Task 22365 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades. Not rated · Task 22366 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students. Not rated · Task 22367 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Not rated · Task 22368 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests. Not rated · Task 22369 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage. Not rated · Task 22370 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs. Not rated · Task 22371 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation. Not rated · Task 22372 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need. Not rated · Task 22373 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations. Not rated · Task 22374 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. 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. Not rated · Task 22375 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Modify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities. Not rated · Task 22376 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements. Not rated · Task 22377 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Not rated · Task 22378 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills. Not rated · Task 22379 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development. Not rated · Task 22380 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Not rated · Task 22381 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers. Not rated · Task 22382 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play. Not rated · Task 22383 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements. Not rated · Task 22384 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress. Not rated · Task 22385 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Not rated · Task 22386 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Not rated · Task 22387 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy. 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