Mild to Moderate Special Education Teacher

Under the direction of the school principal and Director of Special Education, the self-contained

Special Education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with 

mild to moderate disabilities in Grades TK-8.   The person in this position is responsible for 

creating  a  flexible  program  and  learning  environment  that  provides  specialized  

instruction  for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general 

education curriculum to the   greatest   extent   possible   when   supported   with   supplemental 

  aids,   accommodations, modifications and other needed supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

    Provide direct and indirect instruction;

    Long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students;

        Co-teach with content general education teachers

    Evaluate students’ progress;

    Teach a multi-model approach;

    Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment;

    Establish and maintain classroom management procedures;

    Prepare written reports accurately and submit in a timely manner;

    Effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate the IEP

process;

    Effective consultation with parents, students, teachers, and administration;

    Effective professional liaison between school and home when necessary;

    Serve as advisors to students;

    Remain current on rules set forth in special education law and regulations;

    Maintain privacy of student records and information;

QUALIFICATIONS:

    Appropriate state certification as a special education teacher and any other credentialing 

required and applicable;

    Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with parents;

    Demonstrated ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs;

    Demonstrated ability to adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students,

programs, leadership, staff, and community;

    Demonstrated ability to utilize varied teaching methodologies to accommodate students’

unique learning styles;

    Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measures of achievement;

    Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.

Requirements:

Education Specialist Credential, including English Learner Authorization and Autism Authorization

***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE***