K-8 Special Education Teacher

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Job Description

Job Description
Position: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Special Education Department Chair / School Leadership Team
Type: Full-Time | School Year Position | Annual Appointment

Position Overview

The teacher will be responsible for managing a caseload, delivering services as outlined in student plans, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring full compliance with federal and state special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 Plans in a supportive and inclusive learning environment

  • Use targeted instructional strategies and techniques to improve cognitive, language, sensory, motor, and memory development

  • Deliver academic instruction using research-based methods, including phonics, multi-sensory approaches, and differentiated learning techniques

  • Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons and communicate them effectively to students

  • Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment by implementing school-wide behavioral expectations and management systems

  • Maintain accurate service logs, lesson plans, and student progress data in compliance with legal and administrative requirements

  • Serve as the primary case manager (“point person”) for assigned students, ensuring services are delivered and documented appropriately

  • Attend and actively contribute to all IEP and 504 meetings for students on your caseload

  • Complete quarterly progress reports for all students receiving services

  • Collaborate with families, administrators, testing specialists, counselors, and related service providers to promote academic, physical, and social-emotional growth

  • Partner with general education teachers through regular team meetings to support student inclusion and access to the curriculum

  • Support the preparation and administration of standardized assessments and accommodations as required

  • Participate in professional development, curriculum planning, and other school-based initiatives to maintain and enhance instructional effectiveness

  • Perform other school duties as assigned (e.g., afternoon supervision, document shredding, etc.)

Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience working with students with diverse learning needs

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with special education laws and policies

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

  • Commitment to student growth, equity, and inclusion

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Location:
Malden
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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