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South Hamilton Community School District Elementary Special Education Teacher in Jewell, Iowa
SUMMARY:
Special education teachers work with students who have mental, emotional, physical, or learning disabilities. Teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups. They track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE
Special Education Responsibilities:
- Assess students skills and determine their educational needs
- Adapt general lessons to meet students needs
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student with the IEP Team
- Plan activities that are specific to each students abilities
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Implement IEPs, assess students performance, and track their progress
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals
- Work collaboratively in with general education teachers in support of student IEP needs
- When appropriate co-teach in the general education classroom
- Discuss students progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school