Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement: The Exceptional Child Services (ECS) / Special Education certified teaching position is an integral part of the ECS team that collaboratively provides interventions and educational support to allow every student to make progress and find success in and out of the classroom. This position supports children in developing skills and finding appropriate adaptations and interventions to successfully access curriculum and become independent advocates for their learning in an inclusive setting. Essential Functions: Develop and implement instructional programs that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 plans. Provide direct instruction through push-in and pull-out services, working across grade levels to ensure all students can access core curriculum and meet personal learning goals. Create a purposeful and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes student growth, inclusion, and engagement. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs, informed by current best practices and research-based strategies. Collaborate with general education teachers, aides, families, and service providers to ensure consistency and effectiveness in intervention and instruction. Facilitate and participate in IEP and 504 meetings, maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assess student progress using formal and informal methods, documenting outcomes and using data to refine instruction. Maintain accurate, complete, and legally compliant student records, including service logs, progress reports, and assessments. Model and uphold high standards for behavior and character development; support classroom and school-wide behavior systems. Uphold the Code of Ethics for Idaho Educators, District policies, and school mission and values. Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, professional development activities, team collaborations, and school events as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Holds or is eligible for Idaho K-12 or K-8 Special Education certification. Demonstrated knowledge of child development, special education law, instructional strategies, and differentiated practices. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Strong organizational skills, with ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to use data for instructional decision-making. Commitment to continuous professional growth and learning. Anser Charter School may be a good fit for you if you: Flourish in a collaborative environment that deems alignment, consistency and fidelity to programs and school design integral to school and student success. Thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging environment where reflection and improvement of professional practice are regarded as hallmarks of individual and group growth and development. Believe all children - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, or home language - can achieve at high levels, AND believe that the teacher must actively engage students to make that happen. Have knowledge of child cognitive, social, moral and ethical development as well as different learning styles and can implement this knowledge in a caring and collaborative community. Demonstrate competence using qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction and to assess students' progress over time. Have the desire to work in a nontraditional, school environment. Are passionate about what Anser has to offer staff, students and families. About Our School: Anser Charter School, a public school chartered by the Idaho Charter School Commission demonstrates 27 years of successful operation. The school serves approximately 600 students K-8. We are located in Garden City and within the boundaries of the Boise School District. Anser is an Expeditionary Learning (EL Education) school rooted in effective teaching and learning practices as a means to ensure that all students are provided a rigorous curriculum embedded with components of strong character and service-learning. To learn more about the school please visit www.ansercharterschool.org.