Special Education Teacher- Middle School

East Hall Middle School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our faculty. At EHMS, we are deeply committed to maximizing the learning experience for every student through high-quality, standards-aligned Tier 1 core instruction, meaningful collaboration, and a supportive environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We believe that strong Tier 1 instruction, intentionally designed with scaffolding, differentiation, and inclusive practices, provides equitable access to rigorous content and drives improved outcomes for all learners. Our team values shared ownership, continuous improvement, and a collective commitment to meeting the diverse needs of every student.

The Special Education Teacher’s primary mission is to maximize the academic, social-emotional, and functional outcomes of students with disabilities within the general education setting whenever appropriate. This role focuses on ensuring that students can successfully access grade-level Tier 1 instruction through intentional scaffolding, strategic differentiation, and targeted supports. The teacher will implement district-approved curriculum, monitor and document student progress, and cultivate a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment tailored to individual student needs.

Success in this role requires seamless collaboration with general education co‑teachers, ESOL educators, paraprofessionals, school leadership and district personnel to ensure cohesive, inclusive programming aligned to system priorities.

• Partner effectively with general education co‑teachers to design and deliver standards‑based lessons grounded in strong Tier 1 instruction.
• Utilize a variety of co‑teaching models (team teaching, station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching) to ensure shared responsibility for planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Maintain a unified instructional vision that prioritizes rigor, engagement, and accessibility for all learners.

• Work closely with ESOL teachers to integrate language development supports into content instruction.
• Co‑plan and implement scaffolds that address both language acquisition and disability‑related needs, ensuring multilingual learners with disabilities can fully engage with grade‑level standards.

• Design and implement intentional scaffolds such as modeling, guided practice, chunking of content, visual supports, sentence frames, and structured questioning techniques.
• Ensure supports maintain the integrity and rigor of grade‑level standards while promoting student independence.
• Apply gradual release of responsibility to build student confidence and ownership of learning.

• Lead Planning and Placement Team meetings and develop comprehensive, standards‑aligned Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations.
• Utilize GoIEP for accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and communication.

• Support the implementation of behavior intervention plans and specialized instructional strategies aligned with both Tier 1 expectations and individualized student goals.
• Provide targeted interventions and monitor student response within the Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

• Serve as a liaison among teachers, families, administrators, support staff, and district personnel.
• Foster clear, consistent communication focused on student growth, problem‑solving, and shared accountability.

• Model effective co‑teaching practices, scaffolding strategies, and differentiation techniques for colleagues.
• Support the development of inclusive instructional practices that strengthen Tier 1 instruction across all classrooms.

• Maintain organized and accurate records of student performance and IEP progress.
• Analyze multiple data sources to adjust instruction, refine scaffolds, and improve student outcomes within the core classroom.