Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Job Description Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of models and strategies. Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the elementary school level in a partial inclusion program. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Work with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators. Work with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs. Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, evaluation reports, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state and federal mandates. Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications Supervise the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Principal, Director of Student Services and/ or the Team Chairperson

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to: Adapt learning materials to students' needs Keep track of, reflect, and report on students' progress Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed Prepare students for transition to the next grade Inform parents about their children's performance and potential challenges Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans Understanding of curriculum Ability to apply Universal Design Strategies Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum Planning and delivering effective instruction Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement Communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students