Special Education Teacher Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Special Education Teacher role is a full-time position working on the Leadership Team. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the pre-referral and referral process of special education, as well as the creation of, and execution of, IEPs and 504 plans for students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher, like all teachers, is accountable for the intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Create and execute lessons for small groups of students that meet their IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers to create and execute lessons that support all students, including those with IEPs or 504 plans.
Lead the creation, execution, and modification of IEPs and 504 plans.
Collaborate with the Leadership Team and general education teachers in coordinating schedules, modifications, and accommodations for all students with special needs.
Assist the Executive Director in facilitating professional development related to modifications and accommodations for students with special needs.
Assist in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, and any testing necessary.
- Manage family relationships for students on case load receiving special education services.
- Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices.
- Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 1

Job summary 2

A Special Education Teacher provides instructional services to students with learning needs, diagnoses learning skill deficits and delivers prescribed instructional delivery methods; consults with school personnel to coordinate efforts in providing services to students; communicates and conferences with parents providing information on student progress, co-teach with other educators.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Attends training sessions, passes content assessment, and delivers designated instructional models for eligible students.
Identifies and enrolls eligible students through existing test scores, administering tests, and/or other acceptable methods as required by local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Develops and maintains individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Establishes and maintains student forms and files as required by local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Establishes and maintains a positive customer relationship with classroom teachers and principals, including providing achievement objectives and updated approved schedules of services.
- Create and Implement FBA’s and Behavior Plans.
- Create weekly lesson plans that meet the needs of the students.
- Maintains inventory of educational materials and supplies.

Requirements & Skills 2

Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude towards internal and external customers
- Must be flexible
- Bachelors Degree in Special Education; from an accredited University
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred

Job summary 3

Under direction of the school site principal the Special Education Teacher provides resource support services to students with special needs in the general education setting. Assists the general education teacher in modification and differentiation of instruction for students with special needs. Works collaboratively with general education teacher to provide instruction in the classroom. Assists Para-Educators in implementing instruction to students to meet goals/objectives of the child’s IEP.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Provides ongoing educational assessment and diagnosis of children for the purpose of identifying special learning problems and coordinates the development of individual instructional plans as appropriate for student identified with special needs.
Consults with appropriate specialist regarding the support service to be rendered by such persons such as speech and language therapists, school psychologists, classroom teachers, school nurses, etc., in sharing the responsibilities for implementing the IEP.
Provides educational instruction as outlined in the IEP for identified individuals with exceptional needs. These will be students who are also, according to their IEP’s, assigned to the general education classroom for half or more of their school day.
Provides direct instructional services for approximately 80% of assigned student contact time.
Coordinates special education services with the regular school program for each individual with exceptional needs enrolled in the district and monitors the implementation of the IEP.
- Provides consultation, resource information, and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to regular staff members.
- Consults and maintains close working relationship with the school psychologist in recommending prescriptive teaching for IEP plans.
- Assesses pupil progress on a regular basis, revises short-term instructional objectives as appropriate, and consults with appropriate support specialist regarding pupils who do not demonstrate adequate progress.

Requirements & Skills 3

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various equipment;
Seeing to read a variety of materials;
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations;
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
- Walking, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, bending over, grasping, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling and moving, lifting and/or carrying 0-50 pounds to waist height.

Job summary 4

We have an opening for a Special Education Teacher. The incumbent will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Maintain federal and state special education compliance standards for all students assigned to caseload.
Develop effective instructional sequences.
Create and implement a physical and interpersonal classroom environment that supports student learning within a correctional setting.
Engage students in learning and utilize instructional strategies that help students understand content.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities and collaborate with colleagues to advance learning for teachers and students.
- This position is located in a correctional facility and will have direct offender/resident contact.
- Compensation for the successful candidate will be commensurate with the level of education attained and number of years of prior teaching experience approved at the time of hire.

Requirements & Skills 4

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university
Possession of a current Full Professional K-12 Special Education teaching license.
Experience working in an education setting.
Experience working in a correctional setting.
- Experience teaching special education.
- Possession of a current Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) teaching license.
- Possession of Multi-categorical Special Education Licenses.

Job summary 5

The Special Education Teacher will manage instructional programs for gifted and talented students in addition to students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Requirements & Skills 5

Degree in Special Education or related Education Field; gifted endorsement strongly preferred
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)

Job summary 6

We have immediate openings for Special Education Teachers. Every aspect of our school is student-centered and designed to accommodate individual learning styles, providing each student with the greatest potential to succeed.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Create and implement lesson plans.
Teach to a variety of students on different ability and grade levels.
Provide effective classroom management skills.
Attend educational meetings (IEP, Eligibility, professional development, teacher meeting).
Work in a collaborative environment with all staff.
Represent the educational department in a professional manner.
- Complete educational testing on students.
- Evaluate students’ educational needs and plan curriculum accordingly.
- Process a high volume of paperwork and reporting efficiently and effectively.

Requirements & Skills 6

Must have a current Teaching License.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates with a SPED certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Preferred experience working in Special Education.
- Must be able to meet the unique educational needs of all students.
- Must have effective classroom management skills and demonstrate an enthusiasm and competence for working with special needs students.

Job summary 7

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our team.

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Requirements & Skills 7

State licensure as a teacher for children with moderate special needs or severe special needs.
SEI endorsement, prefered.
- Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a teacher of children with disabilities.
- Experience with the use of specialized teaching techniques used with special education students.

Job summary 8

The Special Education Teacher ensures that the school is appropriately serving students with disabilities. They are responsible for helping families feel supported and assisting the teachers and leadership team in delivering a successful social, emotional, and academic experience.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Gather and analyze information from outside professionals and collaborate with them to ensure generalization of skills.
Support teachers in understanding various disabilities and delivering creative accommodations that meet student's needs.
Consulting with other teachers on campus who might need support working with a student with challenging learning issues.
Reviewing testing and documentation from other sources to support supplementary Formal Education Plan writing (accommodations and goals.)
Providing professional development to staff around particular diagnosis, symptoms, and interventions.
Leading specific parent education nights.
- Supporting the Head of School with admissions questions about appropriateness of particular students.
- Attending student team meetings and student weekly meetings where needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 8

Certificate in Educational Therapy, Special Education
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is mandatory
Four to seven years of experience or training
Managerial, program development, and leadership experience necessary
A background in counseling or education
Patience and a problem-solving approach to issues
- Strong working knowledge of special education: the IEP process, 504s, and ISPs.
- Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
- Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Job summary 9

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP for each student assigned.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
- Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
- Effective communication skills

Job summary 10

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals is contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions, are met. Ensure students are provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.

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Requirements & Skills 10

The qualified candidate will have a valid Professional Educator License with an LBSI endorsement.

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