Special Education Teacher

Overview

Job Overview: Assesses student progress, determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques, and provides parents reports of the student's progress as outlined in district procedures.

• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students.
• Provides research-based, specialized instruction to address the instructional goals contained within each student's IEP.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education and related services in each student's IEP.
• Schedules IEP team meetings and serves as the primary contact for the parent/guardian.
• Manages student behavior and develops and implements behavior intervention plans when needed.
• Provides instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom accommodations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Maintains students' Special Education records according to state and federal regulations and district procedures.
• Represents the school and community in a positive manner.
• Regards information on student records and in the school setting as strictly confidentiality.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.