Anticipated Special Education Teacher (Itinerant) 2026-2027

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Principal and Special Education Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS: 187 Days

EVALUATION: State and/or Local Evaluation Protocol

JOB GOAL:

• To teach IDEA-eligible students individually, in small groups, or in collaboration with a general education teacher.
• To provide consultation, resource information, and materials development as may be needed to address the instructional objectives established for students through the IEP process.
• Assist students with instructional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Hold a valid Alabama Special Education credential
• Knowledge and skills in the use of SETSWeb, education assessment, consulting, coordination, interpretation and implementation of special education laws
• Effective interpersonal skills and flexibility in meeting new and/or changing conditions
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce and submit required reports and correspondence
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Secondary Special Education teachers should be knowledgeable of graduation requirements for all disability areas
• Punctuality and regular attendance

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct individual and small group instruction both within the classroom and on a "pull-out" basis as a supplement to the regular or other special class instructional program in which students may be enrolled.
• Consult, observe and recommend accommodations of regular program prior to referral to the Problem Solving Team (PST).
• Serve as case manager for IEP meetings at school site, as necessary.
• Assess individual student's current level of functioning to determine needs.
• Progress monitor individual student's current level of functioning for progress reports and IEP development.
• Select appropriate instructional tools and make necessary adaptations for the population.
• Score and interpret achievement tests for eligibility and re-evaluation purposes.
• Collect and review pertinent information from records, observations, parents and other members of the IEP team.
• Prepare a written report which summarizes assessment results, areas of need, and general observations in language understandable to all of the IEP team.
• Participate with IEP team in identifying goals and objectives appropriate to the age and level of the students.
• Develop IEPs for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students.
• Write specific objectives developed from identified goals and assessment data.
• Maintain ongoing evaluation system for monitoring individual student's program and progress (progress monitoring).
• Provide ongoing information to parent, student and school staff regarding student progress toward identified goals and objectives.
• Design and implement programs to meet individual student's identified needs.
• Utilize and/or provide to staff appropriate materials to meet student's identified needs.
• Adapt teaching methods based on student's identified needs and sound principles of learning.
• Implement a program that provides continuity and consistency for students.
• Establish rapport, provide a suitable environment, and utilize strategies to promote student learning.
• Utilize strategies to promote in students a positive self-concept, self-awareness, self-discipline, responsibility and respect for others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and utilize established curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning information related to students.
• Observe and comply with all timelines and requirements related to special education.
• Follow legal requirement regarding suspected child abuse reporting.
• Facilitate the student's inclusion process by providing support services to the regular and/or special education classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process.
• Train school staff in skills needed for program instruction for identified students.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive student/program files as required.
• Evaluate students for the purpose of identifying student needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed.
• Provide emphasis on academic achievement, meeting proficiency standards, and preparation for transition.
• Utilize the district's established Seclusion and Physical Restraint for All Students procedures.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, sitting and/or moving about for sustained periods.
• Ability to exercise physical control over students who are acting out and/or offer physical assistance to students who are physically impaired.
• Ability to physically restrain students based on district's procedures.
• Ability to lift and transition students who are physically handicapped or require assistance with basic self-care needs.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during periods of heightened stress.

APPROVED: March 2, 2017

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible daily responsibilities. The Scottsboro City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend this job description as needed in accordance with 16-1-30 and any other applicable state law.