Middle School Special Ed Teacher

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Overview

Job Title: Middle School Special Education Teacher - Responsibilities: - * Teach substantially separate classes - * Write IEPs and progress reports - * Complete evaluations - * Co-teach - * Oversee teaching assistants - Oversight of Student Programs: - * Serve as case manager and primary contact for parents and teachers associated with assigned students' special education program, including special education service providers - * Oversee assigned caseload of students' IEPs and provide assigned content area consultation and collaboration on behalf of students with disabilities - * Communicate student disability-related needs and IEP requirements to teachers, counselors, nurse, and building staff - * Act as point person for all parent communication relating to special education - * Formally and informally monitor and report on student progress in identified goal areas, including check-ins weekly with all service providers and 2-3 times per quarter with general education teachers - Implementation of IEP: - * Coordinate support services with specialists (speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.) - * Create and oversee system for progress monitoring of goals and objectives - * Determine instructional methods and materials to be used in direct service instructional time (resource room and co-teaching) - * Plan lessons and provide direct instruction/support as determined by scheduled responsibilities, including co-teaching - Regulatory Compliance: - * Conduct student assessments (informal, formal, initial and 3 year evaluations) and generate written reports - * Responsible for the development of student IEP and coordination of related paperwork and team recommendations - * Support grade and building level transitions - * Implement strategies for transition planning and disability awareness as appropriate to the student's age in accordance with district policy. - * Maintain a system of caseload record keeping (student files, phone log, IEPs) - * Participate in team meetings, special education department meetings, building and district meetings as required - * Maintain familiarity of regulations and policies related to special education