Special Education

About the position

Frazer School District 2-2B is seeking a K-12 Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The salary range is $40,058 - $65,474 depending on current placement on the salary schedule. The District may recognize up to 10 years of experience. Staff housing is available at $300 plus utilities for a 2-bedroom unit, though availability is limited. The class size is small, with an estimated 100 students (K-12) and an average class size of 8 students. A signing bonus of $500 is offered for the first year and $1000 for the second year, both paid out in December.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Monitors students’ progress in and outside special education room.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
• Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Montana Class 1 or 2 Teaching License K-12 Special Education Endorsement.
• Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
• Ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Salary range: $40,058 - $65,474 DOE.
• Staff housing available at $300 + utilities for a 2-bedroom unit.
• Signing bonus of $500 for the first year and $1000 for the second year.
• Small class sizes.