6th-8th Grade​/Middle School Special Education Teaching--EMS

Position: 6th-8th Grade/Middle School Special Education Teaching Positions--EMS 2026/2027 School Year
Position Type:
Special Education Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Emmett Middle School

Job Contact Email:: Job Contact Name:: Nicole Thomas
Job Contact Phone:: Minimum Starting Salary:: DOE

MIddle School Special Education Teaching Position
6th-8th Grade

Emmett School District has an for a Special Education Teacher experienced in Resource Room programming. Idaho Certification in Special Education K-12 required. Skills in developing and providing Specialized Instruction generally K-12 and offering students Resource Room Support. Knowledge and skills in developing and implementing appropriate accommodations across school setting required. Knowledge and experience in modifying general education curriculum and supplementing with replacement curriculum to meet individual student needs as outlined on specific IEP.

Teachers with expertise in providing Resource room support and pushing into General Education Classes for supporting students, having skills with collaborating with General Education Teachers and teams, and those having strong knowledge and experience in supporting social skills and supporting Behavior Intervention needs are strongly recommended to apply.

Position Purpose
Assess student needs, lead the IEP Team to develop IEP, and provide specially designed instruction to students identified as eligible for special education instructional services to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their social, emotional, and academic development. Ability to establish and maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere. Ability to team with General Education Teachers to provide push-in and pull-out special education supports including accommodations and adaptations as appropriate, and specially designed instruction.

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies, procedures, and state and federal statutes. Knowledge of technology as it relates to education. Maintain confidentiality related to agency, district, students, and family information. Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Special Education Teacher experienced in providing Resource Room support and specially designed instruction across grade levels. Certification requires a Special Education K-12 Specialist (Idaho). Responsible for providing resource room support for students in all subject areas as well as support participation in general education classes through modifying curriculum and teaming with teachers for class participation and implementation of accommodations.
• Modification of General Education curriculum and use of curriculum for supplementation.
• Work with teams to Identify students who qualify for Special Education.
• Provide special education services to eligible students.
• Develop and implement on an ongoing basis the Individual Education Plan for each student assigned to the special education programs.
• Develop appropriate, measurable learning goals and objectives for students to progress in the general education curriculum that is compliant with the Idaho State Department of Education requirements.
• Coordinate with General Education Teachers to ensure accommodations are being implemented in General Education Classes, Assist General Education Teachers in providing modification to general education curriculum as outlined in IEPS, and collaborate and assist with interventions across settings.
• Meet all IEP and eligibility timelines.
• Provide direct instruction to students to meet the specified IEP annual goals and short-term objectives that have been aligned to the general education standards or alternate standards.
• Actively seek out services and support staff necessary to assist in meeting the IEP goals and objectives for individual students.
• Monitor student progress at least weekly.
• Document and communicate pupil progress to parents, regular classroom teachers, and other appropriate personnel at least as often as progress is reported for general education students.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Plan and participate in each student's annual review.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams with the school, appropriate community personnel, parents, and students when appropriate.
• Provide the necessary record-keeping documents as required by the Federal, State, and Emmett School District rules and regulations.
• Ensure an orderly learning environment through effective teaching and management practices.
• Employ various instructional techniques to address the needs and capabilities of the individual or students involved.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with building administrators, other building teachers, and support personnel.
• Participate in in-service activities and other staff development activities to enhance professional growth.
• Plan and supervise the purposeful assignment for the Para educator(s) and volunteers and provide evaluative data regarding their job performance.
• Know and follow school policy and the chain of…