2026-27 Special Education Teacher

NATURE OF POSITION

• The Special Education Teacher shall be responsible to provide each special education student with a program that will enable him to reach his fullest educational, physical, emotional, psychological, and social and behavioral potential.

• The Special Education Teacher shall be directly responsible to the assigned building principal.

• The Special Education Teacher shall work with the various coordinators and service personnel in furnishing programs and service to each student.                                                     

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provide a basic core program for special education students consistent with district and state expectations.

• Coordinate and supervise possible work experience and on campus job training programs involving these students, as applicable to the age groups.

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.

• Confer frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students.

• Assist other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student.

• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of applicants in the school’s special education program.

• Counsel individuals and groups of special education students with educational, occupational, and personal problems. Assist them in making realistic assessments of each one’s ability and help establish educational and occupational goals in keeping with their abilities.

• Assist in interpreting the special education program to school personnel and the community at large.

• Assist in planning and preparing financial and program reports required by the district.

• Evaluate student progress.

• Work with parents and community in enhancing each child’s best potential.

• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.

• Supervise students, classroom aides, and volunteers.

• Perform any other duties and related activities as may be assigned.

 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION   

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education with an endorsement in appropriate area of special education as set by Montana state certification autorities.

• Have specialized preparation emphasizing respective curriculum area.  

• Have the ability to cooperate and work well with the students and other staff members.

• Be willing to assume responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate a genuine understanding and empathy for children.
• Be committed to the total school program.