Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher | | Position Description: The successful candidate is a motivated, engaging, and student-centered educator with demonstrated experience supporting students with a range of disabilities in both integrated co-teaching (ICT) settings and special class environments. The ideal candidate fosters inclusive practices, collaborates effectively with colleagues and families, and is committed to meeting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all learners. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Assessing students’ abilities to develop individualized lesson plans aligned with IEP goals, using differentiated instruction and assistive technology to meet diverse learning needs.
- Delivering instruction in small-group, one-on-one, and whole-class settings, supporting students with significant learning, language, and behavioral disabilities.
- Monitoring academic and behavioral progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and adjusting instruction and supports based on data and reflection.
- Creating a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that promotes student independence, engagement, and social interaction.
- Preparing students for successful transitions to the next grade level by supporting skill development and goal attainment.
- Collaborating with general education teachers, therapists, and related service providers to ensure a cohesive and individualized approach to instruction.
- Communicating regularly with parents and guardians to share progress, address concerns, and strengthen home-school connections.
- Participating in IEP meetings, contributing to the development of individualized goals and plans, and engaging in ongoing professional learning to stay current on best practices in special education.
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