ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF

PEOPLE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

Kaleigh Glauser
Utah Board of Education
Director of Special Ed.
Principals
Teachers
Parents
Students
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Utah Board of Education

Role
Oversee the educational public system in
the state of Utah

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Utah Board of Education
❖ They are incharge of
Responsibilities maintaining the Regional Civil
Rights Offices.
❖ Enforce the 504 plan.
❖ They are incharge of creating the
core standards.
❖ Teacher licensing rules.
❖ The requirements for graduation
within the state.
❖ Provide support for teachers,
parents, and the students with
disabilities.
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Director of Special Education

Role
Oversee the special education program and
services in the schools

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Director of Special Education

❖ Make sure the state and schools are
all following the rules of the SPED
program.
Responsibilities ❖ Implementing and maintaining
SPED programs.
❖ Improve operational functions and
services.
❖ Maintain high levels of education
pertaining to the special education
issues.
❖ Write to the district board making
sure that they know that the SPED
program is a need and a
requirement.
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Principals

Role

Someone who is the leader and in charge over

an entire school

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Principals
❖ Implement school wide
policies and monitoring them
Responsibilities
❖ Provide direction in the
school
❖ Monitor school achievement
❖ Oversee the facilities
❖ Hires teachers and other staff
members
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Teachers

Role

Someone who provides the education and

teaching for the students.

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Teachers
❖ Preparing the lesson plans each
Responsibilities day
❖ Provide and grade tests
❖ Assign homework
❖ Plan educational activities
❖ Demonstrate class instructions
❖ Plan and implement effective
classroom management
❖ Build students’ ability to work
together
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Parents

Role

Caregiver to their children and a support system.

They should also be an advocate for their children
as well.

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Parents
❖ Taking care of children
Responsibilities ❖ Providing a safe environment for
children
❖ Provide effective discipline
❖ Provide shelter, food, and the
basic necessities for children
❖ Provide an in home education for
children
❖ Speak up for your children and be
their advocate
❖ Provide support for children
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Students

Role

A person that attends a school, pre-K, Elementary,

Middle, or High School, or college.

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Students
❖ Attending classes
Responsibilities ❖ Studying for classes
❖ Completing homework and
tests
❖ Doing your best on the tasks
presented to you
❖ Reading daily
❖ Be prepared with supplies
❖ Be ready to learn and work hard