What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at McCarthy-Towne Elementary School?
Special Education Teacher
Position Summary:
The Douglas School is seeking skilled and experienced special education teacher to serve within the Learning Center. The Learning Center Teacher will work in a model of service delivery offering academic support and co-teaching in the general education classroom combined with pull out specialized instruction for small groups and individuals. Students requiring assistance and support have mild to moderate disabilities and cover a range of disabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan effective specialized instruction and intervention for students on IEPs within and outside the general education classroom;
Administer formal diagnostic assessments and tests for students initially referred and for three-year reevaluations of caseload students;
Administer ongoing progress monitoring, strategic monitoring and benchmark systems;
Schedule, prepare for, and chair Team meetings for caseload students;
Write comprehensive progress reports and IEPs
Collaborate with general education and related service staff with respect to appropriate services, accommodations and modifications;
Provide ongoing proactive and positive communication with parents;
Collect and analyze student data against IEP goals to inform instruction
Supervise and plan for educational assistants to support students throughout the day
