Elementary Special Education Teacher: IEP & Collaboration

Ampersand Therapy; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Liability insurance included

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for a school setting in Billingsley, AL. You’ll implement instruction aligned with ACOS, develop and monitor IEP goals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student progress.

You will facilitate IEP meetings and maintain proactive communication with families while using differentiated instruction, data-driven methods, and engaging resources to maximize student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Professional certificate in the area of responsibility issued by the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• School-based experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-based instruction aligned with the Alabama Course of Study (ACOS), developing and implementing engaging lesson plans to support diverse learning needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure student goals and accommodations were effectively addressed.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing communication with families, educators, and support staff regarding student progress and needs.
• Utilize differentiated instruction, educational technology, and a variety of instructional resources to maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Assess student performance through formal and informal evaluations, using data to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Establish and maintained a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and enforcing school policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, reports, and compliance requirements in accordance with federal, state, district, and school regulations.
• Support overall school operations through collaboration with colleagues, participation in professional meetings, and completion of additional duties assigned by school and district administrators.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Professional certificate issued by Alabama State Department of Education

Job description

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for a school setting in Billingsley, AL. You’ll implement instruction aligned with ACOS, develop and monitor IEP goals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student progress.

You will facilitate IEP meetings and maintain proactive communication with families while using differentiated instruction, data-driven methods, and engaging resources to maximize student achievement.