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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.
$64,133 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Reports to:Building Principal General Summary:
The Special Education Teacher provides students educational instruction that will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social, and career development in accordance with district policies and procedures.Essential Functions:
Maintains clear and up-to-date written lesson plans. Able to show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. Committed to being an active participant in Professional Learning Communities for school improvement. Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law. Increases continued student learning by collecting appropriate data from formative and summative assessments. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Makes effective use of planning time. Observes designed working hours per the job assignment and uniqueness of each assignment. Employs a variety of instructional techniques facilitating the use of technology and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of behavior and procedure in the classroom and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations as stated in the district's policies and procedures. Supports and implements strategies that enhance student performance on local, state, and federal assessments. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more. Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the superintendent, superintendent designee, or principal. Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.Qualifications:
Education- Bachelor's Degree (minimum) Certification or Licensure
- Valid Indiana Teaching License. Experience
- Evidence of success as a highly effective classroom teacher. Knowledge
- Understanding of collaborative learning teams and effective instructional practices, standards, formative and summative assessments, and ways to disseminate derived data.