Special Education Teacher

Description

• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
• Create and execute individual education plans for each of the students in your care
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions
• Maintain documentation of IEP progress.
• Maintain data for students with IEP and Tier III.
• Relevant duties as assigned by school administration.

• Bachelor’s degree B.A/B. S, Special Education certification.
• Active and valid Pennsylvania state clearances and credentials.

• Demonstrated compliance with federal, state, district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest, understanding and care for students personal and academic success.
• Operate from the belief that all students can learn and be held to high standards.
• Possess a strong desire and ability to engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication.
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.