About this role
Job Title: Middle School Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher – Self-Contained (ELA Focus)
Full- Time, 10 month
Reports to: Director
Position Summary: The Middle School Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction in a self-contained classroom setting, with a primary focus on English Language Arts (ELA), to students with diverse learning needs. The teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs), adapts curriculum, and creates a structured, supportive environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Performs specific student duties related to health, behavior and instructional assistance
• Works with individuals or groups on any task assigned
• Actively participates in the teaching process and modifies instruction/tasks when appropriate.
• Report collected data to appropriate individuals, including administrators, teachers and parents.
• Ensures appropriate interventions are monitored and maintained.
• Participates in staff development and training to gain knowledge of health, behavioral or instructional procedures specific to the assigned students.
• Monitors assigned students during extracurricular events as assigned.
• Participates in school functions.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license in Special Education (Exceptional Children)
• Experience working with middle school students with disabilities preferred
• Strong knowledge of ELA curriculum, literacy interventions, and differentiated instruction
• Understanding of IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage a self-contained classroom with diverse academic and behavioral needs
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
• Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive learning tools
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills
• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture