2026-27 Special Education Teacher

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Position Announcement

Job Title: 2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Location: Waverly Middle School

Start Date: August 2026

Salary Range/ Level: Per the current WEA Master Agreement - $48,476 - $90,155

Terms of Employment: School Year

Date Posted: August 5, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enablestudenttobenefitfrom educational experiences. Reports to building principal primarily for school and student related matters.

Reports to Director of Special Services for general directionregardingstudents and/or programs.

• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and specially designed instruction.
• Maintainsa safe and welcoming physical environment
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation,determines goals,objectives and directions
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms
• Participates as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)
• Chairs and/orparticipatesas a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)
• Assists with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan
• Promotes communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of the students on caseload
• Completes all paperwork as required
• Promotes communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload
• Participates in all assigned In-Service training and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data and research based practices
• Support student learning in the least restrictive environment
• Differentiate instruction to ensure student’s progress
• Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions
• Collaborate with all service providers, general educationteachersand other staff toassistin providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process
• Provide support to general education classroom teachers
• Develop implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans
• Participate in special education/building/district meetings
• Log andmaintainmonthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billingandto document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Student Success Team process as appropriate per building principal and/or special education supervisor
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives
• Integrate technology use in the classroom

• Make andmaintainregular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress
• Establish andmaintaineffective written and oral communication and rapport with students,parent sand colleagues
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

• Display physical, social, mentaland emotional soundness in order toexecute the duties of job
• Serve as a role model for all students and withinschoolcommunity.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students,parent sand the community in positive,supportive and cooperative ways
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision makingprocesses of the school asfacilitatedby the building administrator
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
• Comply withstate, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract
• Regular and on-time attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s…