SY26-27 Special Education Teacher (East End Campus)
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher works with students inside or outside the classroom in small-group or one-to-one sessions during morning and afternoon work blocks, according to the hours specified in each student’s IEP. Under the direction of the Campus Director of Special Education, the teacher provides specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities. The role includes delivering academic interventions, participating in parent education and conferences, writing Individualized Education Plans, and maintaining documentation and assessments. The teacher implements instruction aligned with student IEP goals, collaborates with general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator on push-in and pull-out services, prepares the classroom environment and instructional materials, supports Behavior Intervention Plans, and serves on the school’s student support team. The role also involves contributing to school functions and parent meetings, preparing reports and documents, maintaining student records, and completing progress monitoring and benchmark assessments and related training.
Requirements
- Meet state educational requirements; preferably hold a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility requirements, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I and II.
- Have experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Have at least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public setting.
- Demonstrate willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum to close the achievement gap for students.
- Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.
Nice To Haves
- A valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education.
- Classroom experience in a public setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement engaging instruction based on each student’s IEP goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator on push-in and pull-out services.
- Prepare the classroom environment to meet students’ needs and interests.
- Develop materials for targeted instruction.
- Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Serve on the school’s student support team.
- Assist in developing and participating in school functions, including open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
- Prepare documents and reports for parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other meetings requested by parents or school administration.
- Write high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner.
- Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
- Complete progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.
- Participate in assessment-related training.
- Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.
- Deliver academic interventions and participate in parent education and conferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
