Crossing Points (Special Populations) Special Education Teacher

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to implement instructional strategies for students with disabilities in Alabama. The role includes administering assessments, coordinating IEPs, and collaborating with general education staff to support transitions and goals.

Qualifications require Alabama teaching certification in instructional exceptionality, plus strong communication and data interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of student behavior in area of exceptionality and relevant policies.
• Ability to interpret assessment data, group students, and develop instructional strategies.
• Effective oral and written communication to fulfill IEP requirements and communicate with families and staff.
• Physical and emotional ability to perform required work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administers educational achievement tests to assess students’ levels and needs.
• Assess students’ transition needs and related services.
• Schedule annual IEP meetings.
• Develop IEP goals, objectives, and timelines for related services and educational needs.
• Employ diverse instructional techniques aligned with student needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and provide remediation materials.
• Participate in IEP-related meetings and input on student discussions.
• Evaluate progress and modify educational programs per IEP.
• Attend professional development to meet certification guidelines.
• Maintain records and submit required reports.
• Establish and maintain behavioral standards for a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain open communication with students, families, and support agencies.

Skills

Student behavior knowledge

Data interpretation

IEP communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Alabama teaching certificate (instructional exceptionality)

Job description

Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid Alabama teachers’ certificate in the area of instructional exceptionality.

REPORTS TO

Principal with technical supervision by the Pre‑K and Special Education Director

SUPERVISES

Teacher Interns

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrate knowledge of student behavior in his/her area of exceptionality as well as policies and procedures relevant to program implementation and participation.
2. Knowledge to interpret assessment data, group students, and develop methodologies and strategies conducive to individualized instructional needs.
3. Effective skills in oral and written communication to fulfill IEP requirements and communicate to students, parents, support agencies and other faculty and staff.
4. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast‑paced, high‑intensive work environment.

JOB GOAL

To help students learn concepts and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administers educational achievement tests to assess students’ levels of competencies and needs.
2. Assesses students’ needs in transition and related services.
3. Schedules annual IEP meetings.
4. Coordinates and assists in the development of an IEP designed to meet related services, educational and transitional needs of the student through the establishment of goals, objectives and timelines.
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the individual needs and capabilities of the students.
6. Monitors student participation in regular education programs, by collaborating with regular education teachers and providing remediation materials upon request.
7. Actively participates in Eligibility and Level One Due Process IEP meetings and completes forms relevant to input on students discussed at the meetings.
8. Evaluates the educational program and student progress according to the IEP.
9. Attends workshops, conferences and/or conventions related to special education services to maintain growth in professional development and meet state certification guidelines.
10. Maintains appropriate records according to guidelines and submits reports as required.
11. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
12. Maintains open lines of communication with students, support agencies and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of the students.
13. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, methods and the development of the curriculum.
14. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job‑related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be according to current schedule.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the Staff Development Plan for Certified Personnel.