Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher serves children assigned to them who are eligible students as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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  Directs, monitors, and mentors assistant teachers, paraeducators and others who work with students who have disabilities

  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

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  Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for eligible students, setting learning goals and accommodations and setting modifications as necessary

  
  


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  Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health

  
  


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  Develops an integrated plan for the education of each student based on their IEP by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, service providers, and other medical and school staff as appropriate

  
  


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  Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting required specifications of IEPs

  
  


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  Trains team members on IEP details and SDI delivery as appropriate

  
  


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  Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, tracks student progress and makes modifications as necessary

  
  


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  Supervises delivery of specially-designed instruction (SDI) by others to whom instruction has been delegated through observations and student progress data collection and review

  
  


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  Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student assigned to them needs are met and plans are followed

  
  


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  Ensures programs comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for his/her individual needs

  
  


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  Develops, completes, and maintains documentation mandated by LEA, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations

  
  


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  Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study

  
  


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  Implements positive reinforcement programs and acknowledges the achievements and successes of students and support the behavior programs used in the classroom

  
  


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  Communicates with parents/guardians of IEP students and reports student progress to them

  
  


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  Performs other related duties as assigned