Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Responsibilities

• Implement direct/explicit academic and specially designed instruction across content areas using a multi-sensory approach, differentiated strategies and research-based techniques, including use of modified content, methodology and performance criteria as needed, as well as assistive/educational technology in the classroom for designated students receiving services in an inclusive general education environment.
• Collaborate and co-teach with grade level classroom teachers, other special education teachers and specialists to provide comprehensive and effective services to assigned students.
• Promote and assist in the implementation of appropriate strategies to ensure the transition and generalization of student’s academic and social goals within the regular education environment and throughout the school.
• Serve as contact person for designated caseload, including completion of all associated paperwork (monitoring student performance, writing IEP’s/progress reports, etc.), management of the Team process (conducting Annual Reviews, conferencing w/parents/Team members, etc.), and maintenance of communication between teachers, specialists, families and any outside providers.
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies, including a comprehensive positive behavior intervention system, to ensure successful and motivating instructional environment within the classroom and throughout the school for designated students.
• Use a multi-disciplinary approach to gather various sources of information for progress monitoring in order to routinely implement data-based decision-making practices to guide instruction and lesson planning.
• Provide supervision to assigned paraprofessionals as needed.
• Consult with staff and administration on instructional/student issues as an active, participatory Team member.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

Experience working with students with diverse needs in an inclusive setting.

Knowledge of multi-sensory teaching methods, differentiated strategies, and research-based techniques.

Ability to collaborate effectively with grade level teachers and specialists.

Proficiency in using assistive/educational technology.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs).

Experience with data-based decision-making practices.

Knowledge of positive behavior intervention systems.

Ability to manage a classroom and support paraprofessionals.