Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Huda Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest need students and their families. They partner with parents, general education teachers, and administrators to develop and implement individualized education plans to meet the needs of students with disabilities and ensure compliance with all federal, state and district SPED requirements.

Requirements:

● State Certification as a Special Education Teacher

● Bachelors degree in Special Education/Certification in Special Education

● Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs

● Evidence of ability to create and implement individualized behavior plans

● Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles

● Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans

● Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

● Experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting

● Evidence of successful experience in working with students at risk

● Evidence of ability to work well with others

● Experience in implementing non-aversive behavioral programs and social skills training

● Evidence of strong writing and organizational skills

● Accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information

● Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment

● Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning

● Assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students

● Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans

● Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed

● Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services

● Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school

● Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community

● Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws

● Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents

● Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance

● Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records

● Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal

We offer competitive salary with health benefits and vacation time.

We are equal opportunity employer.

For more information on the school please visit

Company Description

We offer competitive salary with health benefits and vacation time.\r\n\r\nWe are equal opportunity employer.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the school please visit