Special Education Teacher in Birmingham, AL

Overview

Empower student success in a vibrant educational community as a Special Education Teacher for a contract opportunity in the Birmingham, AL area. This role supports a range of schools throughout the district, emphasizing both self-contained and resource settings, and plays an important part in providing individualized education and support for students with diverse learning needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid Alabama Professional Certificate.
• Compliance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements.
• Strong understanding of IEP (Individualized Education Program) development and implementation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to fostering inclusive and supportive classroom environments.

• Deliver specially designed instruction to students in both self-contained and resource classrooms, ensuring progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff to support student achievement.
• Develop, review, and update IEPs in partnership with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Differentiate instructional techniques to address the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal policies.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training to enhance instructional practices.