Middle School Special Education Teacher

The successful candidate will teach substantially separate classes, write IEPs and progress reports, complete evaluations, co-teach, and oversee teaching assistants. Training in designing rigorous curricula for students with complex needs is preferred.

Oversight of student programs:

• Serve as Case Manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students' special education program, including special education service providers
• Oversee assigned caseload of students'' IEPs and provide assigned content area consultation and collaboration on behalf of students with disabilities
• Communicate student disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurse, and building staff
• Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education
• Formally and informally monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas, including check-ins weekly with all service providers and 2-3 times per quarter with general education teachers

Implementation of IEP:

• Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.)

oCreate and oversee system for progress monitoring of goals and objectives

• Determine instructional methods and materials to be used in direct service instructional time (Resource Room and Co-Teaching)
• Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as determined by scheduled responsibilities, including Co-Teaching

Regulatory compliance:

• Conduct student assessments (informal, formal, initial and 3 year evaluations) and generate written reports
• Responsible for the development of student IEP and coordination of related paperwork and Team recommendations
• Support grade and building level transitions
• Implement strategies for transition planning and disability awareness as appropriate to the student's age in accordance with District policy.
• Maintain a system of caseload record keeping (student files, phone log, IEPs)
• Participate in Team meetings, special education department meetings, building and district meetings as required
• Maintain familiarity of regulations and policies related to special education