Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom C-

Position: Elementary Special Education Teacher
- Self-Contained Classroom C
- Setting

Location: Southern Elementary School

Start Date: August 2026

Reports to: Principal

Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

The goal of the Elementary Special Education Teacher is to provide high-quality, specialized instruction within a self-contained classroom (LRE

C), a highly structured environment that supports students who require scaffolded academic support across all four core content areas. This position aims to ensure students with disabilities make meaningful academic, social and emotional progress toward the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing and delivering instruction based on the district‑approved curriculum that aligns to Common Core State Standards to help students move toward academic proficiency.

This position aims to create a structured, nurturing classroom environment where students with IEPs receive intensive, individualized support to develop the skills needed for academic success and increased independence while fostering positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments, needs and progress toward goals.
• Design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and IEP goals (including BIPs), using district‑approved curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction using various teaching strategies and methodologies to address diverse learning styles with particular attention to academic scaffolding across Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies and each student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Implement and monitor evidence‑based behavioral and social‑emotional interventions, maintain a structured classroom management system, and follow district expectations for Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Regularly administer, collect and interpret formal and informal assessment data, including IEP progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments to drive instructional decisions and report progress to families and the district.
• Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans using appropriate resources, technology and instructional strategies, incorporating a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and student inquiry.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessionals including providing direction, modeling and feedback on implementing specially designed instruction and behavior support.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation and behavioral supports, and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations, including IEP progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies: accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources (e.g. Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance, and cooperate with compliance monitoring and dispute resolution activities.
• Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self‑selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
• Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence‑based instructional strategies and technology and actively engage in required and self‑selected professional learning.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor.

• Must be eligible or hold valid…