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Summary: In collaboration with Assistant Teachers, Behavior Staff, Vocational and Support Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians, and other professionals, the Middle School Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized academic and behavioral programs for assigned students. This role focuses on creating a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment that meets the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of middle school students.  What you'll do: - Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for assigned students.
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with students' individual academic and behavioral needs.
- Select instructional materials, teaching strategies, and interventions appropriate for middle school learners.
- Implement educational goals and objectives across required subject areas.
- Differentiate instruction based on students' learning styles, abilities, and IEP goals.
- Evaluate students' current academic and behavioral functioning and make appropriate program adjustments based on progress.
- Prepare quarterly report cards, mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress narratives.
- Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians, PHILLIPS staff, and outside professionals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.
- Implement individual and group behavior-management programs.
- Create a structured classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence, positive relationships, and student success.
- Organize classroom materials, furniture, and equipment to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
- Actively supervise students throughout the school day, including assigned bus, transition, playground, and other supervisory duties.
- Maintain the classroom budget and accurately report expenditures to the appropriate supervisor.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum qualifications for a Provisional Certificate in Special Education at the appropriate middle school level or content area.
- Experience working with students in special education or a related setting preferred.
- Ability to develop and implement IEPs and differentiated instructional strategies.
- Ability to support students with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to creating a compassionate, structured, and respectful learning environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary special education team.
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