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Special Education Teacher
ACCEL Schools. Support educational and behavioral goals of students, particularly students with Individualized Education Programs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through effective lesson planning, assessment administration, and collaboration with educational professionals. Proficient in maintaining compliance with IDEA and utilizing technology for student data management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Current State Certification/LicensureIndividualized Education Program (IEP) DevelopmentMulti-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)Proficiency in Google Docs and MS Office SuiteThree Years of Teaching Experience
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Hard Skills
IEP WritingAssessment AdministrationData AnalysisLesson PlanningCo-Teaching Models
Soft Skills
Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationProfessionalism and TactGenuine Care for ChildrenAbility to Handle Confidential Information
Tools & Technologies
Power School Special ProgramsGoogle DocsMS Office SuiteInternet Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Current State Certification/LicensureMasters’ Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Diverse Student BodyState Proficiency TestingEducational GoalsProfessional Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support educational and behavioral goals of students, particularly students with Individualized Education Programs
- Assist with implementation of each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Write IEPs and complete required paperwork, progress reports, and documentation within established timelines
- Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Maintain student records and files in accordance with federal, state, and local mandates
- Work one-on-one, in small groups, and in whole-class sessions with students
- Administer transition assessments, standardized tests, benchmark assessments, and evaluation assessments
- Write lesson plans aligned with students’ IEP goals
- Teach all subjects according to the school’s course of study or as assigned
- Schedule and participate in IEP and other disability-related meetings
- Collaborate with teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results
- Maintain confidentiality of student information and professional matters
- Maintain accurate grade books, progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, psychologists, administrators, and outside professionals
- Work with Related Services to keep evaluations current and updated every three years
- Provide classroom teachers with resources related to areas of disability
- Attend assigned professional development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current State certification/licensure in appropriate area
- Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
- Familiarity with state proficiency testing state teaching standards
- Understanding of and/or willingness to learn the MTSS process
- Prior experience working with a diverse student body
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
- Genuine care for children and a passion for teaching
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications
- Prior experience with software and databases used to maintain Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance including Power School Special Programs
- Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
- Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
- Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings
- Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional local and in-state travel
- Ability to pass federal, state and local background checks
- Knowledge of co-teaching models and the ability to co-teach
- Masters’ Degree preferred
- Three years of teaching experience, at least 2 of which are in special education preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals