Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students based on their individualized education plan (IEP); consults with other professionals; discusses progress with parents and teachers; plans, delivers, and evaluates instructional outcomes; and provides instruction through an inclusion model and/or small group pull-out. The teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, values, and key goals both within and outside of the immediate school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Essential functions:

• Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
• Collaborates with Lead teachers to incorporate accommodations to the curriculum. Helps to develop and implement lesson plans.
• Assists students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Coordinates and provides necessary and appropriate services for students.
• Guides and reinforces students’ understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Writes (and updates) goals and objectives for IEPs.
• Organizes and leads IEP meetings and provides necessary documentation.
• Administers and interprets individual formal and informal assessments.
• Documents student achievement and progress toward their objectives and goals.
• Provides progress reports and timely communication with parents/guardians.
• Establishes relationships and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child’s specific needs and accomplishments.
• Maintains all required paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provides model of exemplary conduct for students.
• Promotes community through attendance and participation in school events that occur after the school day (e.g. All-School Picnic, Open House, Winter Celebration, Cultural Celebration, Annual Meeting, etc.).