SPED (Self-contained) Teacher/ R.B. Hudson (2026-2027
Job in
Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, 36701, USA
Listing for:
Alabama State Department of Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SPED (Self-contained) Teacher/ R.B. Hudson (2026-2027)
Special Education Teacher
The goal of this position is to provide an educational environment in which special education students succeed academically, socially, and physically in accordance with school system philosophy, goals, and objectives.
This role reports to the Principal and supervises students and paraprofessionals.
Qualifications include a Bachelors' Degree or higher in Special Education K-12, K6, or 6-12. A valid Alabama teacher certificate and background clearance are required.
Salary will be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.
Essential duties include:
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned students.Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs. (May be required)Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required. (May be required)Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.General responsibilities include:
Assesses students' needs for transition and related services.Participates in the development of students' individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.Implements the students' IEPs.Schedules and participates in IEP meetings.Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel to maximize student progress, and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.Maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.Works effectively and collaboratively with peers, parents, administrators, and other school system staff to maximize student achievement.Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IEPs, and instructional priorities.Additionally, the teacher will:
Define goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, grade level, and daily lesson plans.Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' special needs.Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring, and to adjust curriculum and instruction.Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student/school/workplace matters.Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.Properly use and care for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervise and monitor students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.Report absences and take leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal or immediate supervisor.
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