K-8 Special Education Teacher & Coordinator

Description

Visitation Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and compassionateK-8 Special Education Teacher & Coordinatorto support students with diverse learning needs. This role includes direct instruction, intervention, and coordination of individualized education plans and Student Intervention Team meetings, with a particular emphasis on supporting students with a range of exceptionalities. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering an inclusive Catholic learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

• Directly instruct and support students with a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, physical disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualizedSchool Education Plans (SEPs)in collaboration with teachers, parents, leadership and specialists.
• Coordinate accommodations and modifications to meet students' diverse learning needs.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment aligned with Catholic values.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction and in-class support.
• Conduct assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Communicate regularly with parents, faculty, and external support professionals.
• Provide professional development and resources to staff regarding inclusive education best practices.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and applicable educational regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification in Special Education (or ability to obtain one).
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities and learning differences.
• Knowledge of best practices in inclusive education and differentiated instruction.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of Visitation Catholic School.

• Experience coordinating individualized education plans or similar programs.
• Training in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), Student Intervention Team (SIT) and universal design for learning (UDL).
• Experience integrating assistive technology and adaptive strategies into instruction.