.5 Special Education Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher JOB: The Special Education Teacher will be a certified special educator who oversees the special education processes and verifies that IEP services are implemented in compliance with federal, state and district regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: NH Certification in General Special Education, knowledge of Special Education regulations and timelines, experience as a classroom and/or special education teacher. REPORTS TO: Building Principal SUPERVISES: Special Education Paraprofessionals PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Implement and monitor Individual Education Plans Evaluate students to identify needs and monitoring effectiveness of IEP Coordinate specialized evaluations for qualifying students Work with classroom teacher to ensure modifications are developed and implemented Coordinate the delivery of related services for the student Maintain and update a student’s special education file Document and maintain all special education-related paperwork (WPNs, Meeting minutes, correspondence, etc) Train staff regarding expectations of needed modifications of coded students Coordinates and provides assistive technology Schedule, coordinate, and effectively prepare for special education meetings Facilitate IEP meetings using standard meeting protocols Communicate with parents as necessary to ensure families are aware of concerns and successes. Keep staff apprised of pertinent information regarding students on their caseload Verify that each IEP remains current and anticipates need to address IEP due dates Perform other such duties as may be required to ensure student success.