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Special Education Teacher
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What they do
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.
$73,432 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Assess student skills using a variety of assessment tools, including DRDP, Brigance, ABLLS, VB-MAPP, HELP, and other appropriate assessments.
- Develop IEP goals, present levels of performance, progress summaries, and recommendations based on student strengths and areas of need.
- Provide individualized instruction in academic, functional, communication, social, and self-help skills aligned with student IEP goals.
- Monitor student progress through direct observation, data collection, assessments, and ongoing analysis; modify instruction and programming as needed.
- Develop and adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Implement evidence-based instructional strategies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, PECS, and other approved methodologies.
- Support students with daily living skills, including toileting, feeding, hygiene, and personal care needs as appropriate.
- Teach and reinforce health, safety, independence, and appropriate classroom behaviors.
- Create and maintain an organized, structured, and positi Requirements / Qualifications Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Valid Moderate/Severe Special Education Teaching Credential required.
- Current standing with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and applicable licensing/certification boards.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements- Bachelor's degree required.
- Valid Moderate/Severe Special Education Teaching Credential required.
- Current standing with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and applicable licensing/certification boards.