Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: High expectations for personal and team performance. Organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Organized and successful in date and file compliance. Valid special education teacher license required. Responsibilities: Design and implement curriculum and instruction to make progress on IEP goals and improve student performance in general education classes. Develop and write compliant and effective IEPs. Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students. Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure progress of students. Work collaboratively with school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensures success, and promotes students’ well-being. Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement. Design and implement transition planning for students. Adhere to and support all school policies and enforce school core values and high expectations. Model and encourage appropriate student behavior. Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order and rigor. Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.