Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adapting the educational program to enable the students with an individualized educational program to benefit from educational experiences.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs students in individual and small groups in direct skills instruction.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs using best practices.
• Evaluates/Monitors student progress in and outside of special education rooms.
• Maintains contact and has a good working relationship with parents of students with IEP's.
• Communicates with regular education teachers to inform them of student needs, learning styles and obtain/evaluate progress monitoring data when necessary.
• Serves on district committees as assigned.
• May participate in Co-Teaching classroom opportunities.
• Provides case management of students including drafting, coordinating appropriate team members and conducting annual IEP meetings to meet state and federal guidelines and timelines.
• Provides case management of students including drafting, coordinating appropriate team members and conducting re-evaluations to meet state and federal guidelines and timelines.
• Accommodates students' individual needs on the State and District Wide Testing as directed by the IEP.
• Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating to others.
• Communicates with Special Services Director and/or Process Coordinator with any concerns or special education questions.
• Problem Solve with parents and school staff when a student with an individualized education plan is experiencing difficulties.
• Evaluates paraprofessionals that work under their supervision.
• Observes all policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies.

Supervises students and paraprofessionals that are assigned to their rooms.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Missouri Teaching certificate in Special Education and/or qualifying score on the Gateway Exam to be considered Highly Qualified.

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Terms of Employment: Nine month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.