Exceptional Education Teacher — IEP & Inclusion Specialist

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

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher to implement an educational program for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and state standards. You will collaborate with the IEP team, adapt materials, and use assistive technology to enhance learning and progress.

The role requires strong communication, curriculum development skills, and the ability to manage assessments and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming for assigned students.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, instruct, manage data, and produce reports.
• Physical strength, mobility, stamina and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with toileting and hygiene needs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and characteristics of disabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Participates in the development of students’ IEPs as a member of the IEP team.
• Implements students’ IEPs.
• Schedules IEP meetings.
• Employs instructional strategies suited to individual students’ needs.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers and staff; provides modifications as needed.
• Uses technology to plan instruction and facilitate learning.
• Models innovative use of technology for students.
• Integrates instructional technology and assistive tech in the classroom.
• Develops long-range instructional plans based on priorities.
• Sets goals for instructional plans and daily lesson objectives.
• Selects and adapts materials to support learning objectives.
• Maintains a clean, organized learning environment.
• Uses behavior management techniques appropriately.
• Organizes procedures and routines for effective instructional time and admin tasks.
• Interprets data for planning and evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
• Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Supports school improvement initiatives and participates in activities.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and acts.
• Responds promptly to inquiries and requests.
• Prepares reports and correspondence timely and accurately.
• Maintains and cares for school resources.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Interpersonal collaboration

Curriculum development

Technology use for instruction

Data management & reporting

Physical stamina

Student toileting support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Special education certification (Alabama)

Tools

IEP & data management systems

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher to implement an educational program for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP goals and state standards. You will collaborate with the IEP team, adapt materials, and use assistive technology to enhance learning and progress.

The role requires strong communication, curriculum development skills, and the ability to manage assessments and reports.