Job Description
Job Description
Special Education Teacher job duties include :
- Assessing children’s skills and learning requirements
- Designing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
Job brief
We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators.
In this role, you will be responsible for instructing groups of students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Your primary tasks will involve adapting the existing curriculum in core subjects such as math and writing to accommodate the individual learning needs of each student.
You will create personalized lesson plans tailored to their specific requirements. Additionally, you will collaborate with parents and support staff to address any significant factors that may hinder students’ progress.
Your ultimate goal will be to provide guidance and inspiration to help children achieve important learning milestones.
Responsibilities :
Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plansAdapt learning materials to students’ needsKeep track of and reflect on students’ progressMonitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if neededFind engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)Manage classroom crises and resolve conflictPrepare students for transition to the next gradeInform parents about their children’s performance and potential problemsCoach / mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilitiesCollaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plansRequirements :
Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant roleHas experience with Grade 6 to 8 studentsGood knowledge of current special education topics and methodologiesExperience working with children with a wide range of disabilitiesAbility to create IEPsA patient, resourceful, and resilient personalityExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsValid state special education certificateBSc in Special Education; MSc is a plus