A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
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Job Details Job ID:
5714272
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Jul 16, 2026
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Classification:
Preschool Specialist Pay Grade 15: $20.43 - $21.53 (based on education and experience) Reports to: Preschool Leader and/or Principal Benefits eligible: This position is eligible for employee level medical coverage, dental, and vision. It is also eligible for sick and personal days.
QUALIFICATIONS
Child Development Associate Credential minimum, Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree (Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates Pre-K curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Helps to develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies methods to fit individual student's needs, including student with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievements and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Ensure subfolder including all necessary materials, including lesson plans, is up to date, and easy to find. Performs other duties assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. Job Requirements At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required
