Impactful Special Education Teacher (IEP & Inclusion)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher to implement IEP-based instruction for students with disabilities in a supportive classroom setting, collaborating with the IEP team and general education staff to adapt curricula and assess progress.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technology-enabled planning, data-driven instruction, and adherence to state and federal laws, with duties including IEP scheduling, reporting, and maintaining confidentiality.

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 state laws.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Effective interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum for assigned students.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, instruct, manage data, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of child development and characteristics of disabilities.
• Participates in development of students’ IEPs as a member of the IEP team.
• Implements students’ IEPs and schedules IEP meetings.
• Employs varied instructional strategies matched to student needs.
• Monitors participation in regular education with appropriate supports.
• Utilizes technology to plan, instruct, and facilitate learning.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Technology in instruction

Data management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid Alabama teaching certificate in special education

Suitability criteria per Alabama laws

Job description

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks an Exceptional Education Teacher to implement IEP-based instruction for students with disabilities in a supportive classroom setting, collaborating with the IEP team and general education staff to adapt curricula and assess progress.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technology-enabled planning, data-driven instruction, and adherence to state and federal laws, with duties including IEP scheduling, reporting, and maintaining confidentiality.