Special Education Teacher (SPED) | Full Time
- Long Island, ME, United States
Full-time
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Job Title: Special Education Teacher (SPED)
Job Summary:
Special Education Teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and mathematics, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. They also teach essential skills, including literacy and communication techniques, to students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Adapt general education lessons to meet individual student learning needs.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Teach academic subjects, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Provide behavioral, social, and communication support to students.
- Teach basic literacy, communication, and independent living skills as needed.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational records.
- Collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and school support teams.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Required Certifications, Endorsements:
- Valid state-issued Special Education teaching license or certification.
- Appropriate Special Education endorsement for the assigned student population.
- Any additional subject-area endorsements required for the position.