Special Education Teacher Job Description

Special Education Teacher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Use all data from formal and informal measures to write vocational assessments;
• Employ techniques for positive behavioral support;
• Obtains approval, requisitions and purchases class equipment and materials;
• Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning;
• Complete clinical paperwork as required;
• In-services staff who work with the service users on habilitation programs so that training can be generalized across settings and people;
• Revises plans as needed to facilitate ongoing progress on objectives;
• Demonstrate positive work ethic by actively seeking student growth and offering suggestions for program improvement;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR;
• Support general school procedures: such as arrival, lunch schedules, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc;
• Time management, attention to detail and organization;
• Review behavioral data to determine trends;
• To participate in general staff meetings, when appropriate;
• To participate in IEP/IFSP meetings.

Requirements:

• Experience working in schools and with children;
• At least six months of related teaching experience is preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education for Day Care and Universal Pre-K programs. Master’s Degree preferred;
• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Special Education;
• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language;
• Must hold a valid teacher license in special education for the state in which you are applying;
• Active or eligible Teaching license for Massachusetts;
• Must have experience working with students with ASD;
• Hold valid Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement;
• Candidates with experience working with at-risk students;
• Math and/or English endorsement(s) desired;
• Clear Criminal Background;
• Coaching experience;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and high attention to detail;
• Time management, attention to detail and organization.