Special Education Teacher
Website Vision Preparatory Charter School
Where College Begins in Kindergarten
“Vision Preparatory Charter School prepares kindergarten through fifth grade scholars with the academic and ethical foundation necessary to excel in middle school, thrive in high school and graduate from college.”
Job Description:
Responsibilities of a Special Education Teacher:
● Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
● Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their
evaluations.
● Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
● Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
● Plan, organize and assign activities that are specific to each student’s 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
● Collaborate with other classroom teachers, teacher assistants, school
psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and
school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities
of their students. For example, they may show a teacher assistant how to work
with a student who needs particular attention.
● Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with
behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom
lessons.
● 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
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
● Special Education Certification (Required)
