Special Education Teacher

Job Brief

This sample job description for Special Education Teacher is a great way to advertise job openings in your child care center or school. You can customize the responsibilities and requirements to suit your needs.

Job Description

• ● Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• ● Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• ● Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• ● Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• ● Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• ● Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• ● Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• ● Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• ● Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• ● Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
• ● Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• ● Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
• ● Ability to create IEPs
• ● A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
• ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ● Valid state special education certificate
• ● BSc in Special Education; MSc is a plus