Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized, evidence-based instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a faith-centered, supportive learning environment. This position develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Learning Programs (ILPs), monitors student progress, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supervises classroom paraprofessionals, and prepares students with the academic, functional, communication, and life skills necessary for greater independence and successful transition into adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP/ILP goals, Pennsylvania academic standards, and functional learning objectives.
• Differentiate instruction using evidence-based practices to address diverse cognitive, communication, behavioral, sensory, and physical needs.
• Incorporate assistive technology, visual supports, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and adaptive materials into daily instruction.
• Create meaningful learning experiences that promote academic, social-emotional, communication, daily living, vocational, and community-based skills.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain ongoing data to monitor student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Use formal and informal assessment data to make instructional decisions and adjust interventions as needed.
• Prepare progress reports in accordance