Special Education Teacher

Description

The Special Education Teacher collaborates with teachers, educational assistants, service providers, IEP teams, the principal, and the Special Education Director to cultivate and sustain a culture of learning that meets the diverse needs of students, staff, and families. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing effective parent, teacher, and student communications; planning and facilitating highly-effective instruction, and adhering to due-process guidelines and timelines.

Essential functions may include the following:

• maintain due process compliance following all state and federal requirements and laws
• instruct using research-based teaching strategies for students with disabilities
• use assessment data to drive the instructional cycle for students with disabilities
• monitor learning and provide feedback to students
• use appropriate Special Education instructional materials and curriculum
• analyze assessment data and develop plans to respond to available data for students with disabilities
• receive direction from the Special Education Director and Coordinator regarding due process and instruction
• proactively engage in professional development opportunities
• collaborate with general education teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• provide oversight and direction to paraprofessionals
• participate in School's Special Education team meetings, PLC meetings, and other staff meetings
• conduct IEP meetings; listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity
• follow and enforce school policies and cooperate with social service agencies
• attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to learn current Special Education practices and educational trends
• perform duties as assigned by the principal

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required
• Current teaching licensure in Special Education required