Special Education Teacher - Moderate

Special Education Teacher

Position Opening:
Special Education Teacher

School:
Toy Town Elementary

School Year:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• DESE certification in moderate/severe special needs (5-12 or PreK-12), SEI Endorsement Required
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations
• Familiarity with diverse disabilities
• Ability and experience in conducting formal evaluations, developing IEPs and transition plans
• Strong data collection skills
• Dedication to inclusive practices and equitable outcomes for students with disabilities
• Ability to provide functional academic instruction, social skills, life skills and vocational training
• Effective communication with students, families and colleagues
• Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive school culture

Responsibilities & Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, support staff, administrators, aides and parents in order to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Participate in all IEP team meetings for designated students.
• Ability to chair team meetings
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Implement, and monitor Individual Education Programs based on team determinations with measurable goals using progress monitoring.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately and confidentially according to regulations and on time.
• Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Complete and dispense information regarding student progress at least as often as students in the general education setting.
• Provide individual, small group, co-teaching resource support and specialized instruction based on student's IEP.
• Maintain accurate and compliant special education data (ESY, accommodations, amendments, non-attendance forms, class lists, etc.)
• Other duties as required by the building principal.

Salary: $55,730 - $100,313

Contact Information

Joanne Forsythe, Principal

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