Compassionate Special Education Preschool Teacher

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Robertsdale (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide an educational environment where students with special needs succeed academically, socially, and physically. Implement individualized education programs and collaborate with parents and staff to maximize learner progress.

The role emphasizes using designated curricula, best practices, and assistive technology while ensuring safety and appropriate supervision in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
• Suitability criteria for employment/certification under Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum for assigned students.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Technology use to communicate, plan instruction, manage data, and prepare reports.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, assist with toileting and hygiene needs.
• Ability to transfer, feed, and provide physical intervention when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Such alternatives as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system's vision, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and characteristics of special education students.
• Assesses students' needs for transition and related services.
• Participates in development of students' IEPs and implements them.
• Schedules and participates in IEP meetings.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies suited to individual needs.
• Monitors progress and adjusts curriculum and instruction as needed.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Provides crisis intervention when required and follows approved procedures.
• Works with peers, parents, admins and staff to maximize student achievement.
• Creates long-range instructional plans aligned with curriculum priorities.
• Defines goals for daily lesson plans and learning outcomes.
• Selects and adapts materials to meet students' needs.
• Maintains organization of learning environments.
• Interprets data for diagnosis and program evaluation.
• Communicates student progress to students, parents and colleagues.
• Maintains test environments and adheres to testing integrity.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of student/school/workplace matters.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates ethics and leadership.
• Participates in state and district evaluations and testing as required.
• Supervises students during assigned times and during extracurricular activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Technology use for instruction and 데이터

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Alabama teaching certificate in special education

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide an educational environment where students with special needs succeed academically, socially, and physically. Implement individualized education programs and collaborate with parents and staff to maximize learner progress.

The role emphasizes using designated curricula, best practices, and assistive technology while ensuring safety and appropriate supervision in a supportive school setting.