Summary:

• The Special Education Teacher provides an appropriate educational program for students with special needs. The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• MA teaching license in moderate or severe special needs (elementary level)
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Prior experience working with students with special needs
• Experience implementing all parts of the IEP process
• Understanding of special education regulations and laws

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Teach students specific skills and strategies to help them access curriculum
• Conduct IEP meetings and complete all related paperwork in a timely fashion
• Monitor student progress; revise IEP according to progress
• Co-teach in regular education content area, or teach substantially separate subject
• Communicate with school personnel outside of the department and parents
• Attend departmental and school-wide meetings
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, including responding to students who are physically unsafe, using physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process, and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.