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Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Implement inclusive practices that support active participation and learning for all students. Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Collaborate regularly with families, service providers, and general education staff to monitor and support student progress.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with students and their parents or guardians to build strong partnerships.
  • Actively participate in grade-level and/or content-area Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
  • Review student IEPs and clearly communicate accommodations and modifications to ensure consistent and accurate implementation by all staff.
  • Provide direct support and guidance to instructional assistants to ensure effective classroom practices.
  • Work alongside general education teachers to adapt assignments and materials; demonstrate effective strategies they can use with students.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the district’s curriculum to align instruction with grade-level expectations.
  • Develop IEPs that are meaningful and measurable, incorporating input from students, families, and staff.
  • Collect, track, and report data on IEP goals weekly to monitor progress and inform instruction.
  • Understand and clearly communicate each student’s eligibility category and how it affects learning and instruction.
  • Share insights about students’ learning styles, strengths, challenges, and present levels with both general education teachers and parents.
  • Foster student independence by promoting self-determination skills and encouraging active student involvement in their learning and IEP process.