Role Definitions F
Role Definitions For the Educational Providers
Parents: Responsible for the care and education of their child,
including a pro-active role in determining educational goals as a
member of the IEP team.
Teacher: Responsible for curriculum adaptation in the classroom,
educational goals, short-term objectives, and specific evaluation
procedures, as outlined in the IEP to ensure that the child receives
an appropriate education designed to maximize his/her potential in
an inclusive setting. One day a month is designated for teacher
preparatory time for curriculum adaptation and team meetings.
Classroom Aide: Responsible for assisting the child in the least
intrusive way possible to ensure that the child processes
instructions from the teacher properly, stays on task, and has
appropriate materials. The Aide may occasionally be called on to
remove the child from the classroom if specific behaviors cause a
disruption for other students.
Resource Specialist (RSP): Responsible for providing special
education (often in a separate setting) to enhance learning
opportunities for the child in an environment with fewer
distractions and greater individual attention. Available for
consultation with the teacher regarding specific learning issues but
does not provide curriculum adaptation for the classroom.
Resource Assistant: Responsible for collaborating with the
Resource Specialist in providing special educational opportunities
for the child.
Speech Therapist: Responsible for providing specific speech and
language goals for the IEP including articulation, linguistic, and
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In addition, current behavioral characteristics our
child may display include
