REPOST-Special Education Lead Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Special Education-ResourceDate Posted:3/13/2026Location:Transition AcademyDate Available:07/27/2026Closing Date:Until FilledQUALIFICATIONS1. Minimum bachelor's degree2. Valid teacher's license with appropriate endorsement, Special Education (069)Multiple Disabilities K-12, (105)Special Education K-12, (144)Interventionist K-8, (145)Interventionist 6-12, (190)Provisional Interventionist K-8, (191)Provisional Interventionist 6-12, (194)Provisional Special Education Modified K-12, (195)Provisional Special Education Comprehensive K-12, (196)Provisional Special Eduction Vision K-12, (197)Provisional Special Education Hearing PreK-12, (460)Special Education Modified K-12, (461)Special Education Comprehensive K-12, (462)Special Education Vision PreK-12, (463)Special Education Hearing PreK-12, (465)Special Education Early Childhood PreK-13. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills4. Computer utilization skills5. Meets health and physical requirementsJOB GOALTo give specialized academic and physical training to students with disabilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom2. Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students3. Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment4. Evaluates student progress5. Establishes student behavior6. Counsels with parents and students7. Orders and manages materials and supplies8. Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures9. Maintains necessary records and completes necessary paperwork10. Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor11. Attends IEP and M-Team meetings when necessary12. Maintains order in classroom and on school property13. Represents the school and the community in a positive manner14. Reports to the principal when there is knowledge or reasonable suspicion that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect15. Actively promotes the use of computer/technology to develop learning skills16. Performs other duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDS This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:1. Pushing2. Pulling3. Climbing4. Stooping5. Kneeling6. Reaching7. Talking8. Hearing9. SeeingTEMPERAMENT (Personal traits)1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure 2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity3. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria4. Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instruction5. Adaptability to dealing with studentsCAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTSSpecific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.1. Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; ability to reason and make judgments2. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with then3. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately4. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately5. Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same colorWORK CONDITIONS Normal working environmentTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT1. 200-day contract2. Teacher salary scaleIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR PrincipalGENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assignedAttachment(s):teacher - sp ed.pdf