Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Ringgold School District District Wide (Ringgold School District) - New Eagle, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5649675

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate and/or Praxis Scores, three (3) letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).

Job Title:
Teacher – Anticipated Special Education

Reports to: Building Principal, with oversight from Director of Pupil Services

Primary

Purpose:

To render diagnostic, prescriptive and educational services and assistance in a variety of instructional settings to the professional team and to students with one or more disabilities who require specially designed instruction pursuant to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) (exceptional students); to create or assist in creating a flexible, age and grade appropriate instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning, personal growth;

to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications:

• Special Education, Teaching Certification K-12
• Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Functions:

• May teach specified subjects within area permitted by specific certification with appropriate modification to the general curriculum pursuant to each student’s IEP.
• Assist with developing or develop lesson plans, instructional materials; assist with or provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the general curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements of the student’s IEP.
• Use appropriate diagnostic and evaluative methods to ascertain the effectiveness of an exceptional student’s IEP; identify when modifications may be required to the IEP, additional evaluation may be warranted or further modifications to curriculum and teaching strategies could be used to address concerns about a student’s progress; promptly addresses or initiates contact with the individuals required to address such concerns and monitors progress and results.
• Provide support to regular education teachers and instructional and non-instructional assistants working with exceptional students; identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping exceptional students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Attend Evaluation Report and Re-evaluation Report (ER) and IEP meetings, write or assist with the development of ERs and IEPs for exceptional students; facilitate securing information needed for such meetings or as a result of such meetings.
• Continually monitor and assess the progress of each student to evaluate the student’s progress toward achieving the educational goals and objectives set forth in the student’s IEP and progress in the general curriculum; ensure all documentation related to a student’s special education is complete, up to date and properly filed in accordance with District policies and practices.
• Assist with ways to determine appropriate modifications for use and use in technology, research based instructional methods, effective strategies techniques and learning materials to enhance each student’s progress toward meeting the goals and objectives of the IEP and to progress in the general curriculum.
• Participate in case conferences about exceptional students; communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss their child’s progress and to interpret the school program and the student’s IEP.
• Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs;
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