Moederate Special Needs Teacher

We believe that special education teachers play a vital role in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment by providing individualized instruction and advocacy for students with diverse learning needs. Responsibilities include co-teaching in general education classrooms, delivering targeted small-group instruction, and designing curriculum with appropriate modifications and scaffolds to ensure accessibility for all learners. The teacher will serve as a liaison between students, staff, and families, maintaining clear communication and collaboration to support students on their individual caseloads. Additionally, the teacher will empower students to develop self-advocacy skills, set meaningful academic and personal goals, and take an active role in their success plan throughout their secondary schooling career.GENERAL DUTIES: Provide direct instruction to studentsFunction as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide core Academic Support instruction to special education students in grades 7-12Analyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals and objectives and corresponding lessonsApply appropriate knowledge to curriculum content/instruction, plan lessons and align assessment of student learning, monitor students' understanding of the curriculum, and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments, using data-driven techniques as appropriateParticipate in related school meetings, which are held for the purpose of improving both curricula and extracurricular activitiesCollaborate with the Special Education Department Head/Team Chair to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) addressing students needs and function as a liaison/ case manager for designated students.Perform other professional duties which the Building Principal, Director of Special Education, and/or Superintendent of School may require