Special Education Teacher

About This Role

Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for special education students to guide and encourage their academic development within a supportive learning environment. This role involves designing engaging lesson plans and monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for students
• Guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
• Design and implement appropriate instruction of content area(s) in line with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials maximizing 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
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• 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 regularly with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to effectively communicate 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, calculator, copy machine and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university