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 involves designing and delivering lesson plans, managing student behavior, and monitoring individual student progress.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of assigned content areas in accordance with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices and methodologies to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• 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.

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