Special Education

Location: Victor

This posting is for a certified teacher with a special education endorsement to work in the special education setting in the Life Skills Learning Center.  The current caseload is approximately 11 students with ample paraprofessional support.

Title:

K-12 Special Education Teacher 2025-26

Reports to:

Building Principal

Status:
1.0 FTE - 4 Day Schedule

This position is for the 2026-27, and is open until filled.

Essential

Job Duties

* Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

* Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.

* Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.

* Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.

* Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.

* Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.

* Monitors students’ progress in an inclusive learning environment.

* Maintains regular contact with parents of students.

* 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.

* Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding the progress of students and related educational matters.

* Supervises students and classroom aides  

Knowledge Skills Abilities

* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

* Ability to follow oral or written work orders and to coordinate work with the Principal and others.

* Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

* Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

* Ability to problem-solve to analyze issues.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.

* Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

* Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines and schedules.

* Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team, and work with and manage frequent interruptions.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

* Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

* Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.

* Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data, and use job-related equipment.

* Skill in adhering to safety practices.

* Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications (as required).

Required Qualifications

* Valid Montana Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement.