Special Education Teacher - Sign-on Bonus

The role of the Special Education Teacher is to work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education Teacher participates in IEP meetings and provides support to the general education teachers regarding classroom interventions, student accommodations, modifications, and special education requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check, current special education certificate valid in relevant jurisdiction, CPR and First Aid.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education; Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter.
• 1+ year(s) special education experience.
• Certifications: CPI or TACT-2.

• →Work with students with disabilities in small group settings or 1:1 setting.
• →Interact directly with assigned students to fulfill IEP requirements.
• →Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
• →Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
• →Providing case management services for students with disabilities, including coordination of IEP team meetings, parent communication, program development, special education service provision, individualized education plan implementation.
• →Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education requirements.
• →Facilitate IEP meetings.
• →Collaborate and assist general education teachers in implementing IEP requirements for their students to ensure the availability of a FAPE.
• →Collect and maintain documentation associated with IEP and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information:
  • →Collection of student data from classroom teachers and providers for upcoming IEP meetings.
  • →Collect data and report progress on annual IEP goals.
  • →Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• →Develop a working knowledge and understanding of general education curriculum to adapt the content appropriately to deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
• →May need to perform CPI or TACT-2 certified restraint or seclusion as school designee.
• →Regular communication and coordination with related service providers to schedule student services, schedule IEP meetings.
• →Oversee day to day tasks of the ESS Assistant(s) and/or Special Education Specialist
• →Proctor individual or small group testing for state, district, or alternate assessments
• →Other duties as assigned.