2027-28 Middle School Special Education Teacher
Core
Manage caseload and provide direct support for students with special needs to fulfill their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; guide Lead Teachers on IEP compliance.
Role type
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Builds
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, and differentiated lesson plans for special needs students
Domain
Education (Special Education)
Required skills
Special Education pedagogy, IEP/504 Plan development, RTI process execution, data-driven instruction, behavior management, curriculum adaptation, progress monitoring, family communication
Preferred skills
Experience with under-resourced communities, data-driven instruction passion, collaboration with general education staff
Technologies
Progress-monitoring tools, assessment instruments
Responsibilities
Administer relevant assessments, lead IEP and 504 Plan meetings, adapt general education lesson plans, coach teachers on special education strategies, enforce school values and student management policies, establish communication lines with parents
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC