K-8 Special Education Teacher

Position: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Special Education Department Chair / School Leadership Team
Type: Full-Time | School Year Position | Annual Appointment

Position Overview

The teacher will be responsible for managing a caseload, delivering services as outlined in student plans, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring full compliance with federal and state special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 Plans in a supportive and inclusive learning environment

• Use targeted instructional strategies and techniques to improve cognitive, language, sensory, motor, and memory development

• Deliver academic instruction using research-based methods, including phonics, multi-sensory approaches, and differentiated learning techniques

• Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons and communicate them effectively to students

• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment by implementing school-wide behavioral expectations and management systems

• Maintain accurate service logs, lesson plans, and student progress data in compliance with legal and administrative requirements

• Serve as the primary case manager (“point person”) for assigned students, ensuring services are delivered and documented appropriately

• Attend and actively contribute to all IEP and 504 meetings for students on your caseload

• Complete quarterly progress reports for all students receiving services

• Collaborate with families, administrators, testing specialists, counselors, and related service providers to promote academic, physical, and social-emotional growth

• Partner with general education teachers through regular team meetings to support student inclusion and access to the curriculum

• Support the preparation and administration of standardized assessments and accommodations as required

• Participate in professional development, curriculum planning, and other school-based initiatives to maintain and enhance instructional effectiveness

• Perform other school duties as assigned (e.g., afternoon supervision, document shredding, etc.)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with special education laws and policies

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Commitment to student growth, equity, and inclusion