Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible, effective program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports. A key aspect of working as a special education teacher is identifying individual needs and being responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. Critical skills to be successful in this position include: the ability to collaborate with a team of professionals; the ability to remain calm while working with students who demonstrate significant behavior needs; the ability to supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities; the firm conviction that with enough effort the student can achieve their goals; and, the ability to work closely with parents in a positive and collaborative manner. The teacher in this position must be able to work with students who may demonstrate significant cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral limitations. We are a District of Innovation. If you hold a Bachelors Degree and are not certified, please apply. All applicants will be considered MPISD DOES NOT SPONSOR H1-B VISAS
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Special Education EC-12 certification, or other appropriate certification
- Experience working with special needs individuals in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with a team of professionals
- Ability to remain calm while working with students who demonstrate significant behavior needs
- Ability to supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Firm conviction that with enough effort the student can achieve their goals
- Ability to work closely with parents in a positive and collaborative manner
- Must be capable of working with students who have identified cognitive, physical and/or emotional limitations
- Must be able to lift and participate in physical restraint
Nice To Haves
- 3 years teaching experience
- If you hold a Bachelors Degree and are not certified, please apply.
Responsibilities
- Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
- Creates a flexible, effective program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
- Ensures students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.
- Identifies individual needs of students.
- Creates a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborates with a team of professionals.
- Remains calm while working with students who demonstrate significant behavior needs.
- Supervises and mentors teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
- Works closely with parents in a positive and collaborative manner.
- Works with students who may demonstrate significant cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral limitations.
- As assigned, performs extracurricular duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
