Intensive Elementary Special Education TeacherReports to Building PrincipalKey Responsibilities:The Special Education Teacher in the specialized program provides targeted highimpact instruction and support for students with significant academic behavioral and socialemotional needs. This role leads the design implementation and monitoring of individualized education plans (IEPs) working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized interventions and create a structured supportive classroom environment. Students in this program require intensive support due to behavioral challenges emotional regulation difficulties or developmental delays. The teacher utilizes evidencebased practices to foster student growth across academic behavioral and functional domains.This position follows the 180day school calendar and includes fullyear compensation with participation in the Extended School Year (ESY) program when required.Develops implements and monitors individualized education programs (IEPs) in accordance with federal and state regulations.Designs and delivers specialized instruction aligned with students individual learning profiles using researchbased strategies and datadriven decision making.Collaborates with BCBAs and behavior specialists to develop and oversee implementation of individualized behavior support plans (BSPs).Leads a team of instructional assistants providing direction modeling and support to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.Facilitates the teaching of adaptive communication and socialemotional regulation skills.Collects analyzes and reports student progress data regularly to inform instruction and adjust interventions.Other Requirements:Demonstrated experience working with students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.Strong understanding of behavior intervention principles and experience implementing behavior support plans.Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and related service providers.Excellent communication organizational and problemsolving skills.Additional Information:
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