About this role
Position: 1.0 Special Education Teacher Location: High School Dates of Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year (start August 2026) Summary: Provide special education students through the implementation of IEPs, collaborate and communicate with students, family, and staff, and work as a team to support the unique needs of learners Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Develop Individualized Education Plans, positive behavior support plans, and communicate with professionalism in all required compliance areas
• Implement Individualized Education Plans and have an understanding of special education process, procedures, and compliance
• Collaborate with the special education curriculum leader and district leadership to understand yearly roles and responsibilities as dictated by student need
• Partner with professional staff team members to support the students' academic and emotional needs through Individualized Education Plans
• Ensure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning while building a positive rapport with students
• Implement positive behavioral and effective classroom management strategies
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, school counselors, and administrators regarding student matters
• Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate in K-12 or 7-12 special education
• Preferred: Minimum of three years experience in either a public or private education setting
• Preferred: Secondary Math or English certification
• Experience in supporting student behavioral and emotional health needs