Long Term Substitite- Special Education Teacher

The Swallow School District is seeking a dedicated Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher to support lower elementary students for a portion of the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule in a highly regarded 4K-8th grade district serving approximately 460 students. Recognized for high achievement, student growth, and workplace excellence, Swallow is committed to providing a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with diverse needs, including autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and/or medically complex needs. Candidates should have strong communication and collaboration skills, knowledge of academic and social skills instruction, and experience with IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, and curriculum adaptations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire and for the continuation of employment.

• Strong behavior management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and meeting diverse student needs.
• Maintains student and family confidentiality.
• Obtains required certifications within established timelines.

Planning and Preparation

• Curriculum Alignment: Aligns lesson plans with district curriculum standards.
• Collaborative Teaching: Collaborates with regular education teachers to support student learning.
• IEP-Driven Instruction: Develops and implements lesson plans based on IEP goals and best practices for students in specialized learning environments

Instruction:

• Provides individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction using varied teaching strategies.
• Adapts curriculum to students' abilities, learning needs, and IEP goals.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Progress Monitoring and Evaluation: Evaluates IEP goal progress through observation, varied assessments, and timely feedback to students, parents, and staff.
• Data Management: Maintains comprehensive records of formative, summative, and standardized test data to track student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• IEP Case Management: Serves as case manager, ensuring timely and thorough development, implementation, and annual evaluation of IEPs, and fulfilling all procedural requirements.
• Policy Compliance: Understands and adheres to all applicable policies, regulations, and practices.
• Parent Communication: Communicates effectively with parents regarding special education programming and provides regular updates on student progress.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. This job description is intended to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.