Special Education Teachers EBD- IV

Special Education Teacher, EBD‑Setting IV – 26/27 School Year

Job

Position Type:
Teacher / Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 5/7/2026

Location:

Hopkins Public Schools

The Special Education Teacher specializing in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) within a federal IV program delivers tailored instruction and support to students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This role encompasses curriculum development, behavior management, collaboration with IEP teams, assessment administration, fostering positive rapport with students and stakeholders, ensuring safety protocols, and active engagement in professional development initiatives.

• Instructional Delivery:
  Employ a spectrum of teaching methodologies, including team teaching, interactive formats, and personalized approaches, to cater to the diverse learning needs of EBD students.
• Curriculum Design:
  Craft, modify, and implement curriculum frameworks and lesson plans meticulously aligned with academic benchmarks across all academic domains.
• Behavior Guidance:
  Effectively oversee student conduct, enforce disciplinary protocols emphasizing restorative practices, and contribute to the formulation of personalized intervention strategies.
• IEP Facilitation:
  Contribute to the development, monitoring, and periodic review of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and inclusive goal-setting.
• Assessment Oversight:
  Develop or leverage assessment tools, daily progress monitoring of student affect, and data management systems to gauge student advancement and recommend targeted interventions via daily data collection on students' emotional and behavioral needs.
• Student Empowerment:
  Foster trusting relationships with students, offering SEL services to promote CASEL's rubric, facilitating transition planning, and providing vocational coaching for community integration.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain open channels of communication with parents, program stakeholders, external agencies, and interdisciplinary teams to synchronize intervention efforts and address programmatic needs.
• Inclusive Practices:
  Advocate for implementing least restrictive environment principles and evidence‑based methodologies to optimize student outcomes.
• Professional Engagement:
  Actively participate in staff meetings, developmental workshops, and knowledge‑sharing sessions, occasionally assuming the role of a facilitator to enrich colleagues' skill sets.
• Administrative Support:
  Manage inventory requisitions, curriculum materials procurement, and ancillary administrative tasks delegated by supervisory personnel, including student transportation needs, engagement in restorative practices, and administration of academic testing.
• Administrative
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with administration on developing and adhering to daily schedules to ensure students receive required instructional time.
• Personal Care Assistance:
  Provide supportive aid with students' physical requirements, including medication administration under supervision of a school nurse, personal hygiene, and dietary support.
• Safety Assurance:
  Uphold student welfare across diverse settings, including transportation, outdoor environments, and non‑classroom areas of the school setting.

• Proficiency in navigating high‑pressure scenarios, exhibiting composure, and exercising discretion when faced with challenging situations or individuals.
• Capacity to maintain focus amidst external disruptions and adapt to dynamic, fast‑paced team environments marked by potential staff turnover.
• Dedication to punctuality and adherence to prescribed work schedules, recognizing these as fundamental tenets of professional responsibility.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessitated by programmatic exigencies.

1.0 – FTE – 185 Days

HEA Union Contract

Range: BA, Step 0: $51,000; MA, Step 0: $60,228

Position specific benefits information is available here. Union contracts and position handbook agreements are available here.