Assess students abilities and craft teaching plans Adapt learning materials to students needs Keep track of and reflect on students progress Monitor childrens behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama) Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict Prepare students for transition to the next grade Inform parents about their childrens performance and potential problems Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans Assess students abilities and craft teaching plans Adapt learning materials to students needs Keep track of and reflect on students progress Monitor childrens behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama) Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict Prepare students for transition to the next grade Inform parents about their childrens performance and potential problems Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans