Middle School Special Education Teacher

• Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the middle school level. • Teach small-group English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Learning Center (academic support) classes with modified curriculum. • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. • Establish and communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units, projects, and other curricular materials. • Collaborate with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators. • Collaborate with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs. • Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day. • Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state, and federal mandates. • Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators, and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications. • Support the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings. • Complete other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the principal, assistant principal, special education building administrator, and/or Director of Student Services. • Serve as chairperson for annual review team meetings for identified students. The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to: • Understanding of curriculum • Ability to apply Universal Design strategies • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content • Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum • Planning and delivering effective instruction • Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement • Communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students • Promoting equity and appreciation of diversity