Middle School Special Education Teacher

•Responsible for the daily educational instruction and programming for students as prescribed in the Individual Educational Program (IEP) for identified students at the middle school level.Teach small-group English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Learning Center (academic support) classes with modified curriculum.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.Establish and communicate clear objectives to students for all lessons, units, projects, and other curricular materials.Collaborate with special education personnel, general education teachers, and administrators.Collaborate with building staff to integrate students into general education classrooms and programs.Provide specially designed instruction to students within a special education setting for a portion of the day.Complete daily/weekly/monthly data sheets, progress reports, IEPs, assessments, and other data required by local, state, and federal mandates.Assist classroom teachers, special subject staff, administrators, and other building personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications.Support the work of the ESP both in special and general education settings.Complete other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the principal, assistant principal, special education building administrator, and/or Director of Student Services.Serve as chairperson for annual review team meetings for identified students.The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:Understanding of curriculumAbility to apply Universal Design strategiesMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum contentPlanning and assessment of instruction and curriculumPlanning and delivering effective instructionPromoting high standards and expectations for student achievementCommunicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of studentsPromoting equity and appreciation of diversity