Special Education

Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE

2024-25 Salary Range: $46,813 - $68,815 or appropriate placement on salary schedule.  Benefits available.

Description: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the general curriculum to enable students to benefit from their education.  The teacher will case manage the identified students' programs which includes developing individual education plans, behavior plans, providing instruction on social skills and academic content skills.  The teacher is responsible for communicating with general ed teachers with regard to student accommodations and modifications and must be able to report to and participate on multidisciplinary evaluation teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

• Design individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.

• Instruct students with disabilities according to IEP goals.

• Work as a part of team to design and implement positive behavioral support plans.

• Participate in the regular education classroom setting, collaborating with the general education teacher.

• Consult regularly with classroom teachers and other team members.

• Evaluate student growth, utilizing formal/informal and quantitative/qualitative measures, to inform individualized educational planning.

• Administer standardized achievement tests.

• Function as member of evaluation teams, writing evaluation reports/summaries.

• Keep parents and students informed and aware of student needs and progress.

Qualifications:  Montana teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement (32S SPE or 32A SPE) or ability to be certified by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.  Prior experience as a special education teacher working with students with disabilities preferred