Special Education Teacher (RISE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

• Valid state teaching certification in Special Education.

• Experience working with young children with behavioral or emotional needs preferred.

• Knowledge of behavior management strategies, social-emotional learning, and early childhood development.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

• Patience, consistency, and adaptability in a dynamic classroom setting.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Instruction & Classroom Management:

• Deliver differentiated instruction aligned with district curriculum for kindergarten and first-grade students.

• Implement evidence-based strategies to teach social skills, including communication, peer interaction, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

• Develop and maintain a structured, predictable classroom environment that supports positive behavior.

• Utilize proactive classroom management techniques and individualized behavior supports.

Behavior Support & Intervention

• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Collect and analyze behavioral and academic data to inform instruction and interventions.

• Teach and reinforce replacement behaviors and coping strategies.

• Respond to challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and restorative practices.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion opportunities and transitions.

• Work closely with related service providers (e.g., counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists).

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and strategies for support at home.

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings and contribute to goal development and progress monitoring.

Social Skills Development

• Design and implement explicit social skills instruction using modeling, role-play, and guided practice.

• Facilitate small-group and whole-group social interactions.

• Support students in generalizing social skills across settings (classroom, playground, cafeteria).

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, behavior data, and IEP compliance.

• Ensure adherence to district, state, and federal special education guidelines.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to behavior intervention and social-emotional learning.
• Support a positive campus culture and contribute to team-based problem solving.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other:

• Understand and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents in a timely manner. 
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Classroom setting with young children requiring varying levels of behavioral and instructional support.

• May involve lifting, standing, and responding to physical behaviors as needed.

• Requires flexibility and responsiveness to student needs throughout the day.