Middle School Special Education Teacher, Specialized Program

Middle School Special Education Teacher for Academic and Communication Enhancement program. The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants. Training in applied behavioral analysis and designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.

Oversight of student programs:

• Serve as Case Manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students' special education program, including special education service providers
• Oversee assigned caseload of students'' IEPs and provide assigned content area consultation and collaboration on behalf of students with disabilities
• Communicate student disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurse, and building staff
• Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education
• Formally and informally monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas, including check-ins weekly with all service providers and 2-3 times per quarter with general education teachers

Implementation of IEP:

• Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.)

oCreate and oversee system for progress monitoring of goals and objectives

• Determine instructional methods and materials to be used in direct service instructional time (Resource Room and Co-Teaching)
• Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as determined by scheduled responsibilities, including Co-Teaching

Regulatory compliance:

• Conduct student assessments (informal, formal, initial and 3 year evaluations) and generate written reports
• Responsible for the development of student IEP and coordination of related paperwork and Team recommendations
• Support grade and building level transitions
• Implement strategies for transition planning and disability awareness as appropriate to the student's age in accordance with District policy.
• Maintain a system of caseload record keeping (student files, phone log, IEPs)
• Participate in Team meetings, special education department meetings, building and district meetings as required
• Maintain familiarity of regulations and policies related to special education