6th Grade Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

General teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
 develop schemes of work and lesson plans
 establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
 prepare classroom for class activities
 provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
 identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
 instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
 use relevant technology to support instruction
 observe and evaluate student's performance and development
 assign all class work, homework, tests and assignments
 provide appropriate feedback on work
 encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
 maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
 update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
 prepare required reports on students and activities
 manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
 maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
 apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
 participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
 participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
 communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
 keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Special Education responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Provide direct services as needed to special needs students
2. Obtain present levels/baselines
3. Collaborate with service providers to follow all IEP regulations
4. Maintain parent communication with families to support academic achievement and growth
5. Ensure all necessary documents are submitted prior to any scheduled meetings such as IEP or CST
6. Complete academic testing for initials and tri-annuals and writing of reports and IEPs
7. Follow up with parental or teacher concerns
8. Collaborate with Special Ed Coordinator and/or general education teachers to review any concerns
9. Keep files in office compliant
10. Update Special Education database with accommodations, dates, and other needed information
11. Test students as necessary during state testing
12. Attend all special education meetings
13. Complete IEP Progress Reports for each student,
14. Maintain office hours as indicated by Special Education Coordinator
15. Other duties as required by Special Education Coordinator and/or principal

Employee Signature: ____________________________________ Date:____________________

The preceding job description has been assigned to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,000 - $129,000