Special Education Teacher

About This Role

The Special Education Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs to guide and encourage students to develop their academic potential. This role focuses on designing appropriate instruction, managing student behavior, and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction for content areas in line with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilize diverse teaching practices and methodologies to meet individual student needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and maintaining discipline.
• Encourage and monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Participate in staff development and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and policy.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Take daily attendance.
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

Skills

* Required skills