Special Education

About the position

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational program for each student with special needs. This includes the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and compliance with Board policies and regulations. The teacher will instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas, plan curriculum and lessons, monitor student progress, and maintain regular contact with parents. The role also involves evaluating student progress, preparing educational records, and supervising students and classroom aides.

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 the 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

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
• 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: DOE; $36,730 (24-25 base salary)
• Contract Days: 165
• Start Date: Remainder of 2024-25 School Year