Teacher - Special Education Job Sheffield area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Special Education - 7-12 - POSSIBLE for the 2026-2027 school year

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (7-12) - VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTION

May be assigned to Sheffield Junior High or Sheffield High School as needed.

CATEGORY: Certified

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days for the School Year

QUALIFICATIONS: Special education teacher to work with students with diverse abilities; primarily within inclusive general education classrooms. Applicant must be certified in Special Education 7-12. Also prefer experience co‑teaching at secondary level, especially in core English and/or Mathematics classrooms.

SALES

SCHEDULE:

Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board

DEADLINE: Position open until filled.

OTHER INFORMATION: Grades 7-12;
See Job Description Below.

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To implement an educational program for special needs students using the designated course of study, appropriate materials and resources, and IEP’s.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree, or higher from an accredited college or university.

Valid Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate in special education.

Able to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.

Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

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 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.

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.

Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child development and of characteristics of disabilities.

Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.

Participates in the development of students’ individual education plans (IEPs) as a member of the IEP team.

Implements students’ IEPs.

Schedules IEP meetings.

Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of students.

Monitors student participation in regular education programs as appropriate, collaborating with regular education teachers and other school system personnel and providing assistance and/or specialized materials or lesson modifications as needed.

Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.

Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.

Facilitates and monitors the integration of instructional technology and assistive technology equipment in the classroom.

Creates or selects long‑range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student IPs, and instructional priorities.

Defines goals and objectives for long‑range instructional, departmental, grade level and daily lesson plans.

Identifies specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful and measurable.

Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ needs.

Maintains a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.

Engages in appropriate behavior management techniques.

Organizes procedures, practices, materials, and routines for the effective use of instructional time and for the completion of administration activities.

Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for…