Special Education Teacher - ECS​/Adult Transition​/Homebound

26-27 Special Education Teacher – ECS/Adult Transition/Homebound

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Salary Range: $43,675.00 – $69,200.00

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position(s) of ECS/Adult Transition/Homebound Special Education Teacher for the  school year.

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Montana teaching license in the 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 tools (e.g., iPads) to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the 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.

• Provides research‑based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with IEP team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a similar nature as assigned.

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