Intermediate Special Education Teacher

26-27 Intermediate Special Education Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job : 5641338

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,675 to $69,200 Per Year

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher at the Intermediate School (grades 3-5) for the  school year.

Salary Range: $43,.00 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level). This position is part of the Certified Bargaining Agreement and placement on the salary matrix will be limited to eight years of service/experience.

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Montana teaching license in required content area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant (e.g., iPads) to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with IEP team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Create a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.
• Serve as primary contact for the parent.
• Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Complete all district and state reporting requirements.

• Establish and maintain student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employ and implement a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER