Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Modality: Special Education Teacher

Grade Level & Classroom Type (General, Inclusion, Self Contained, etc.): Middle school- 5-8

Caseload Details: 10 students on caseload

Classroom Support: Will have para support

Day to Day Duties: SPED teacher duties, will write IEPs, work with some behavioral issues, push in classroom, will provide and help design courses for ELA and math. Help them focus on specific goals. 2 needs for ELA. 1 will teach 5-6 and the other will teach 7-8. 1 need for math sped grades 5-8 and will help individualize criteria for each grade level.

Group or 1:1 support (Paras, BTs, Nurses): Support of para

Start & End Date: 25-26 SY