Special Education K-12 Online Resource Teacher Standard

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER This role involves on‑site teaching, offering a vibrant, in‑person learning experience.

A Special Education Online Resource Teacher provides individualized support and instruction to students with diverse learning needs in a virtual environment. They collaborate closely with general education teachers, families, and support staff to develop and implement personalized education plans (IEPs), ensuring that accommodations and modifications are effectively integrated into online learning platforms. These educators use a variety of digital tools and strategies to engage students, monitor progress, and foster academic and social‑emotional growth.

Their role is essential in promoting equity and access, helping students overcome barriers to learning while building confidence and independence.

Summary Description Under the general supervision of an administrator, a special education teacher will be assigned a caseload and will implement school board policy regarding the educational curriculum of a particular instructional division and/or instructional unit.

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Design and implement the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Design coherent, differentiated instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Set instructional outcomes for diverse learners.

• Create an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource‑rich environment.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.

• Communicate learning expectations to students.
• Engage students in learning.
• Utilize discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embed assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Coordinate effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

• Maintain accurate records and IEPs as mandated by state and federal guidelines, within established timelines.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Support, communicate and work professionally with administrators, staff and community and follow all protocols consistent with the WCSD procedures.
• Make a focused effort to promote meaningful participation of parents in the IEP process.
• Reflect on teaching.
• Participate in a professional community.
• Participate in other job‑related duties and activities related to the position as assigned.
• Work as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.

Special Education teachers may be assigned as Resource Special Education teachers or to specific specialized programs that provide tailored supports. In each case the core responsibilities above apply.

When Assigned To

• Early Childhood/Pre-K (EC) – Instruction for 3‑5 year olds with disabilities, covering literacy, math, motor skills, self‑help, communication, and social skills.
• Early Childhood/SIP (EC SIP) – Small group instruction focusing on social‑emotional development for students with behavioral challenges.
• Early Childhood/Strategies…