Impactful Special Education Teacher — IEP & Inclusion Expert

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Sick leave and personal leave

Credit reimbursement

Job summary

Vallivue School District in Idaho seeks a qualified educator in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education to deliver an instructional program aligned with IEP goals and district guidelines. The position emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, strong behavior management, and collaboration with the case manager to tailor supports for students with diverse needs.

The role requires familiarity with IDEA, ADA, and 504, effective communication with families, and ability to produce

Qualifications

• Certifications/Endorsements: 7029 Generalists K/12; Standard Exceptional Child
• Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate or Exceptional Child Certificate
• Strong background in teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Strong background in behavior management, curriculum, and writing and implementing IEPs
• Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to special education
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds and push/pull up to one hundred pounds
• Knowlege of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate practices
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities
• Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups
• Strong background in Idaho Core Standards and curriculum integration
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and prepare lessons with appropriate difficulty
• Modify instruction according to IEPs
• Collaborate with case manager and specialists
• Maintain and analyze student data for progress
• Prepare students for district/state testing
• Establish classroom rules and behavior expectations
• Engage students to develop language and academic skills
• Communicate with parents about progress and concerns
• Protect students and materials; ensure safety and confidentiality
• Coordinate with staff on adaptations and accommodations
• Recordkeeping and reporting as required by policy

Skills

Teaching methods

Behavior management

Curriculum development

IEP knowledge

Federal/state law knowledge

Physical lifting

Diverse learners

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate or Exceptional Child Certificate

7029 Generalists K/12; Standard Exceptional Child

Job description

Vallivue School District in Idaho seeks a qualified educator in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education to deliver an instructional program aligned with IEP goals and district guidelines. The position emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, strong behavior management, and collaboration with the case manager to tailor supports for students with diverse needs.

The role requires familiarity with IDEA, ADA, and 504, effective communication with families, and ability to produce