Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Instruction & Student Support

• Ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to the general curriculum and the same learning opportunities as non-disabled peers.
• Provide specialized instructions: small group, push-in, pull-out, or 1:1—aligned with each student’s IEP goals and services.
• Collaborate daily with classroom teachers to ensure IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and service minutes are implemented with fidelity.
• Adjust instruction based on student needs, progress monitoring data, and team recommendations.
• Develop behavior intervention plans as needed and monitor progress regularly.
• Provide intervention and progress monitoring for students receiving tiered supports (MTSS/RTI) who are not yet identified for Special Education services.

IEP and Compliance Responsibilities

• Write, update, and manage compliant IEPs in accordance with IDEA and SCDE state regulations.
• Collect input from classroom teachers to develop measurable, standard-aligned goals.
• Conduct and lead IEP meetings, ensuring meaningful parent participation and accurate documentation.
• Ensure all IEPs, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and service plans are completed within state and federal timelines.
• Maintain accurate Special Education files, including documentation of parent communication, service logs, progress monitoring, and team meeting notes.
• Ensure confidentiality of student records and secure handling of Special Education files.
• Work with related service providers (Speech, OT, PT, School Psychologist, Behavior Specialists, etc.) to ensure coordinated and compliant services.
• Facilitate eligibility/reevaluation processes by gathering teacher input, monitoring data, and coordinating with the school psychologist and evaluators.
• Review evaluation reports for accuracy and seek clarification when needed.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals through data collection and assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers to complete progress reports each grading period.
• Update goal progress, service minutes, and instructional adjustments based on evaluation data.
• Ensure compliance with all state timelines for evaluations, IEP reviews, and progress reporting.

Section 504 Responsibilities

• Review and update 504 plans annually in compliance with federal Section 504 regulations.
• Facilitate 504 meetings with parents and staff.
• Ensure accommodation is implemented and documented.

Assessment & Testing

• Coordinate and provide testing accommodation during state and local assessments per IEP/504 requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, monitoring, and test security during assessment windows.

Family & School Collaboration

• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with families to support student progress and IEP implementation.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to ensure successful implementation of special education services.
• Participate in professional development, MTSS/RTI meetings, staff meetings, and charter-school events as required.

General Duties

• Always maintain student confidentiality.
• Complete any SCDE-required special education reporting, documentation, or data collection.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Charter School Management Team.