Special Education Teacher

About This Role

The Special Education Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs to guide and encourage students with special needs to develop and fulfill their academic potential in a supportive learning environment. This role involves designing engaging lessons, managing student behavior, and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate instruction according to school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials maximizing student engagement.
• Utilize diverse teaching practices and methodologies to meet individual student needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, including relevant technology.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures and implementing a consistent behavior management system.
• Encourage and monitor individual student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending meetings and participating in staff development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Skills

* Required skills