Inspiring Middle School SPED Teacher

Lockwoodschool; Billings (MT); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lockwood School District #26 is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8) to provide IEP-driven instruction and services for students with disabilities. The role collaborates with a Special Programs Director and treatment teams to support student growth and learning.

The successful candidate will implement individualized education plans, maintain accurate records, and engage families through ongoing communication while adhering to district policies and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed per state statutes and Board of Public Education rules.
• Understands child and adolescent developmental issues.
• Ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents with varying disabilities.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Knowledge of computerized IEP programming and ability to keep accurate computerized files.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibility.
• Ability to operate wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

Responsabilités

• Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings and other meetings as required.
• Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations and directives.
• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Monitors students' progress in and outside special education setting.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars and workshops.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
• Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.
• Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Discipline awareness

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Formation

Montana teaching license

Endorsement in Special Education

Outils

IEP software

Assistive tech

Description du poste

Lockwood School District #26 is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8) to provide IEP-driven instruction and services for students with disabilities. The role collaborates with a Special Programs Director and treatment teams to support student growth and learning.

The successful candidate will implement individualized education plans, maintain accurate records, and engage families through ongoing communication while adhering to district policies and state requirements.