Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teachers primary responsibility is to work in partnership with parents, students and generaleducation teachers in accordance with the districts mission and vision, while maintaining compliance with Federaland State regulations, in order to promote student achievement.
Responsibilities and DutiesProvides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and work in collaboration with the general education teacher.
Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP).
Prepares for IEP team meetings and provides case management for assigned students with disabilities.
Serves as a member of the IEP team as appropriate.
Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the School Department.
Develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals.
Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
Interprets both informal and classroom-based assessments for students in order to make instructional decisions.
Collects data on student performance so as to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
Administers and interprets formal assessments as appropriate.
Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum.
Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance.
Supervises, schedules and trains special education aides working with their students.
Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
Assists general education teachers with specifically designed instruction when necessary.
Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, changes in educational policy, and other information asmay be necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of use of statewide testing procedures.
Provides consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations and on time.
Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students at transition age.
Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.