Special Education Teacher: Empower Students with IEPs

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tarrant (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities by developing and implementing IEPs and providing adaptive instruction.

This is a nine-month, full-time position reporting to the Principal, with responsibilities including supervision of students and aides, coordination with parents, and collaboration with other professionals to ensure effective educational services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Valid certification in special education; Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, and goals.
• Assesses student needs and develops an individual education program (IEP)/504 plan for students with disabilities; monitors and updates IEPs/504 plans as needed.
• Implements developmentally appropriate instructional strategies.
• Trains and supervises teacher assistants for students with disabilities.
• Cooperates with other professionals to coordinate services for students.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of appropriate classroom accommodations/modifications.
• Assists individual students and/or teachers with the use of assistive technology/adaptive devices.
• Assists with the coordination of the local school process for the identification and referral of students for special education services.
• Maintains/monitors records of students served by the instructional support team.
• Serves as a team member in determining student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual program development.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding Special Education records, reports, and services.
• Cooperates with teachers, counselors, therapists, and other school personnel in the provision of effective educational services to students.
• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents.
• Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school/system.
• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws.
• Has knowledge of appropriate assessment and testing techniques of students with multiple disabilities. Develops service delivery models, which match state and local objectives in accordance with student needs.
• Provides services that may include technical/medical interventions, as well as developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Consults with classroom teachers, school personnel, service providers, and medical personnel in planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that positively impact the developmental needs of the student.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication, organization, and collaborative skills.
• Has the ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, such as lifting and carrying children.
• Participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences.
• Implements appropriate environment and behavior management strategies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Valid certification in special education

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities by developing and implementing IEPs and providing adaptive instruction.

This is a nine-month, full-time position reporting to the Principal, with responsibilities including supervision of students and aides, coordination with parents, and collaboration with other professionals to ensure effective educational services.