Special Education Inclusion Specialist

Special Education Inclusion Specialist

Madison City Schools (AL) Central Office - Madison, Alabama Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Goal: Provides support to Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals to ensure that the individual needs of students with disabilities are met to have the best chance to succeed in the regular education classroom.

• Must hold a valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in special education.
• Master's degree from accredited college or university in Special Education required.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in area of special education.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status :
Exempt

Reports To: Special Education Coordinator

(Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work as a team member and to work independently.
• The ability to read, analyze and interpret reports is required.
• Initiative, self-reliance, professional attitude and appearance are necessary attributes.
• Knowledge of best practices, methods and techniques in supporting students in the general education classroom.

• Oversee compliance with all state and federal mandates including but not limited to IDEA.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, Coordinator of Special Education, school level Special Education teachers and staff to promote growth and continuity throughout the district.
• Work collaboratively with Special Education teachers focusing on intended results including initial referral and annual meetings, transfers, amendments, and re-evaluation meetings.
• Support all Special Education teachers with Special Education requirements
• Provide information and support to Principals and Special Education Coordinator on all matters of relevance.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the area of Special Education and Special Education Tracking System (SETS)
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, process and regulations of Special Education.
• Ability to manage personnel and required meetings to support and successfully carry out the function of the special education program.
• Strong leadership skills
• Works cooperatively with others.
• Attends professional meetings, writes reports, and maintains records.
• Effectively communicates with parents concerning their child's educational program.
• Coaches and Mentors teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Attend and assist in IEP meetings as needed.
• Consults with OT, PT, Speech Therapists and other Special Education Professionals.
• Consults with…