Special Education Teacher

General Purpose

To organize and implement a Special Education program in a technology-based learning environment that guides and encourages students with IEP’s and 504 Plans to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align with (MS)2’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require the application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors students’ achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests, and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance student’s learning experience and increase student achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans
• Maintain all documentation related to IDEA including but not limited to progress notes, BIPs, IEPs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least ONE of the following:
  • Successful completion of the content area ETS Praxis II Exam
  • Valid Special Education Teaching License
  • Degree in a content area

Preferred but not required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education

Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing