Special Education Teacher

Trinity Services, Inc. | Trinity School

Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator, the Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) provides classroom instruction, manages classroom activities, collects and analyzes student data, oversees the implementation and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and promotes student learning during the extended absence of the regular classroom teacher.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for maintaining instructional continuity, supporting students’ academic, behavioral, social, and developmental needs, and implementing established classroom procedures and behavioral strategies. The individual is expected to work the regular schedule of the absent classroom teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.

Reports To: School Director

• Provide classroom instruction and maintain the regular work schedule of the absent teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary instructional materials aligned with Trinity School’s educational philosophy, student IEPs, and applicable state learning standards.
• Implement classroom systems and procedures established by the School Director and regular classroom teacher.
• Manage student behavior using school-wide practices and established behavioral strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and collect, document, and analyze student data to measure progress toward educational and developmental goals.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior expectations and implement student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) consistently.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding student academic performance, behavior, and progress through phone calls, emails, and daily reports.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and genuine care for all students while promoting their dignity, independence, and personal growth.
• Assist students with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including toileting and toilet training, as required.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom paraprofessionals, including conducting monthly evaluations as assigned.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and families, colleagues, supervisors, and cooperating school district personnel.
• Participate in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring, and attend IEP meetings as required.
• Administer and document student assessments, including functional, curriculum-based, and state-mandated assessments, as applicable.
• Collaborate with the clinical team, including occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), to implement strategies that support student IEP goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Director or designated supervisor.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, families, community members, and school district personnel.
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet established deadlines.
• Commitment to supporting students with diverse disabilities and individualized learning needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute positively to the school community.
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