Position Title
Special Education Teacher
Reports To
Principal and/or Director of Special Services
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher creates a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, independence, social-emotional growth, and positive behavior while collaborating with families, general education teachers, and support staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provide direct instruction using evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Assess student progress and maintain accurate educational records.
- Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive classroom practices.
- Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain compliance with IDEA, Section 504, state regulations, and district policies.
- Manage classroom behavior through positive behavior intervention strategies.
- Administer formal and informal assessments to monitor student growth.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Coordinate with related service providers, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, and counselors.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA requirements.
- Participate in professional development and faculty meetings.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a closely related field.
- Valid state teaching certification/licensure in Special Education.
- Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and applicable state special education regulations.
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Experience teaching students with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities.
- Experience with inclusive classroom practices.
- Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavioral interventions, or trauma-informed practices.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Individualized instruction
- IEP development and implementation
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Assistive technology
- Collaboration and consultation
- Behavior intervention planning
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to supervise students in classrooms and throughout school facilities.
Work Environment
Work is performed in classrooms, resource rooms, and other educational settings. The position may require participation in field trips, school activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Recruiting Keywords
- Special Education
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
- IDEA Compliance
- IEP Development
- Inclusion
- Resource Teacher
- Self-Contained Classroom
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD)
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Parent Communication
- Student Success