Dynamic Special Education Teacher | IEP & Transition

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role requires a valid Alabama certificate in instructional exceptionality and involves developing and implementing IEPs, assessing needs, and coordinating related services.

You will administer tests, collaborate with regular education staff, maintain records, and participate in professional development to meet state guidelines. This on-site position follows the district's current salary schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Behavior management

IEP understanding

Assessment interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Alabama teaching certificate in instructional exceptionality

Job description

Tuscaloosa City Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role requires a valid Alabama certificate in instructional exceptionality and involves developing and implementing IEPs, assessing needs, and coordinating related services.

You will administer tests, collaborate with regular education staff, maintain records, and participate in professional development to meet state guidelines. This on-site position follows the district's current salary schedule.