Secondary Special Education Teacher - School TBD

Position: 2026 - 2027 Secondary Special Education Teacher - School TBD
Location: Enterprise

Enterprise City Schools

Job Description

Job Title - Special Education Teacher

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises:
Instructional Aides, Student Teacher(s) as assigned

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:

* To provide an educational environment in which special education students succeed academically, socially, and physically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives.

* To implement an effective educational program for special education students using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and best instructional practices.

* To serve as a student advocate, role model, and professional resource for parents, the community, and the school system.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

* Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned.

* Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

* Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

* Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, for the purpose of maximizing student achievement.

* Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).

* Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.

* Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

* Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

* Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.

* Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.

* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.

* Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research and best instructional practice.

* Assess students' needs for transition and related services.

* Participates in the development of students' individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.

* Implements the students' IEPs.

* Schedules and participates in IEP meetings.

* Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.

* Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention when needed, including restraining disruptive and physically dangerous students within the guidelines of Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.

* Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborate with regular education teachers and other school system personnel to maximize student progress, and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.

* Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.

* Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.

* Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.

* Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.

* Works effectively and collaboratively with peers, parents, administrators, and other school system staff to maximize student achievement.

* Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs and instructional priorities.

* Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans.

* Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.

* Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs.

* Establishes routines and uses behavior management techniques which are appropriate and

* Creates a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.

* Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.

* Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.

* Instructs and supervises the work of student…