Special Education Teacher Position Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Work Year: 10-month employee

Reports To: High School Principal

SUMMARY: Albany Leadership is immediately seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to plan and implement evidence-based instruction in accordance with student IEPs and common core standards. Albany Leadership is looking for applicants who have experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Applicants should be energetic, flexible, passionate, and ready to work hands-on with all of the students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

1. Demonstrate strong classroom management skills

2. Employ positive and therapeutic behavioral intervention strategies

3. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

4.Collect data to monitor student progress and drive instruction

5. Work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team to develop IEPs

6. Participate in CSE meetings

7. Communicate effectively with family members

To perform this job successfully, the Special Education Teacher must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with less than required attributes or with disabilities to perform the essential functions to expectations.