Learning Specialist​/Special Education Teacher - TLC Program; FTE Street Elementary School

Job Overview

This Learning Specialist/Special Education Teaching position is for the Therapeutic Learning Center at May Street Elementary, which is in a self‑contained setting, instructing students with social, emotional and behavioral issues.

The job of “Teacher – Special Education” is to facilitate Special Education student success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living through implementing District‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, placement and maintenance of students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Evaluate student’s abilities and performance (e.g., behavioral, motor development, communication, academic, vocational, etc.) for the purpose of establishing eligibility under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, setting educational goals, determining placement and evaluating student progress.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g., social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes.
• Develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student served for the purpose of compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the district and the needs of the position.
• Convenes, chairs and documents the activity of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), IEP team and Placement Team for the purpose of providing a free, appropriate public education to the student and maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Creates and maintains student special education files in accordance with district direction for the purpose of maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and following district and/or school policies.

• Administers medication, first aid, personal hygiene and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing care, treatment and/or monitoring for medical conditions of students.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in‑service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Updates job knowledge as needed by participating in in‑services and staff development offerings.
• Other related duties as directed.

• Experience working with students with special needs in a MTSS/special education setting.
• Training and experience working with IEPs and behavior plans.
• Prior school‑level special education experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied…