What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Pre K Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year position at Alabama State Department of Education?
CHAMBERS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS :
- A valid Alabama teacher certificate in the area of instructional exceptionality.
- Must meet definition for highly qualified teacher according to Alabama definition
- Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
SUPERVISED BY: Principal, Special Education Director
SUPERVISES : Job Coach, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Interns as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
JOB GOAL:
Teachers, in partnership with parents and the community, will be dedicated to producing skilled, responsible graduates by providing and supporting high quality, highly effective public schools.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Administers educational achievement tests to assess students’ levels of competencies and needs.
- Assesses students’ needs in the areas of academics, behavior, social/emotional development, transition and related services.
- Schedules referral, eligibility, reevaluation, and IEP meetings, as well as any other needed meetings.
- Coordinates and assists in the development of an IEP designed to provide special education and related services that meets the educational, behavioral, social/emotional, functional, developmental and transitional needs of the student through the establishment of goals, benchmarks and timelines.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of the students.
- Monitors student participation and progress in regular education programs, by collaborating with regular education teachers and providing remediation materials upon request.
- Assumes the leadership role in eligibility and IEP meetings and completes forms relevant to input on students discussed at the meetings.
- Attends workshops, conferences and/or conventions related to special education services to maintain growth in professional development and meet state certification guidelines.
- Maintains appropriate records according to guidelines and submits reports as required.
- Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Maintains open lines of communication with students, support agencies, and the student’s parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of the students.
- Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods, and the development of the curriculum.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Models and maintains high ethical standards.
- Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
- Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
- Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
- Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
- Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records within required time lines.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be according to the Board’s salary schedule.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policies and programs of evaluation of professional personnel.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER