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Special Education Teacher [2026-2027]

ScholarMade Achievement Place

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#Case Management#Full-Time#Teacher#Special Education#IEP#Assistive Technology#Behavior Intervention Plans#Signing Bonus#K-8#MTSS#IDEA#Resource Settings
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 months ago

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Quick overview

The Special Education Teacher will provide individualized instruction, support, and case management to K-8 students with diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with special education laws and regulations. Key duties include developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with general education staff, and managing behavioral and social-emotional support plans.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be certified in Special Education and possess a deep understanding of special education laws and practices, with experience supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities. The role requires the ability to develop data-driven instruction, lead IEP meetings, and foster strong partnerships with parents and related service providers.

Case ManagementComplianceCollaborationProgress MonitoringFamily EngagementIEP DevelopmentBehavior Intervention PlansSocial-Emotional LearningIndividualized InstructionAssistive TechnologyCo-teachingData-Driven InstructionMTSSRTI

Job description

Signing Bonus: $2000

MUST BE CERTIFED in Special Education

Position Description: Special Education Teacher

Position Title

Special Education Teacher Reports to: Principal Position Type: Full-Time Location: ScholarMade Achievement Place

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher at ScholarMade Achievement Place will be responsible for providing individualized instruction, support, and case management to students with diverse learning needs in grades K-8. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of special education laws and practices, experience working with students who have mild to moderate disabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with general education teachers to support students' academic and social-emotional development. The Special Education Teacher will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where all students can succeed.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Individualized
  • Instruction:
  • Provide direct instruction to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in both inclusive and resource settings.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that accommodate the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring access to the general education curriculum.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, assistive technology, and accommodations to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Continuously assess and monitor student progress through formal and informal methods, adjusting instruction as necessary to promote growth and success.
  • IEP
  • Development and
  • Compliance:
  • Develop, implement, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA, state, and district regulations.
  • Collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and related service providers to create IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
  • Lead IEP meetings, ensuring that all team members (including parents) are involved in the decision-making process.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on IEP progress, services provided, and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Collaboration and
  • Support:
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons, ensuring that students with disabilities are included in the general education classroom to the maximum extent possible.
  • Serve as a resource to general education teachers, providing strategies, accommodations, and modifications to support students with disabilities in the classroom.
  • Work closely with school administrators, counselors, and related service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists) to ensure students receive necessary supports and services.
  • Provide professional development to school staff on special education best practices, behavior interventions, and inclusive strategies.
  • Behavioral and
  • Social-Emotional
  • Support:
  • Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with behavioral needs, in collaboration with the school counselor and other staff.
  • Teach and model social-emotional learning strategies to help students develop self-regulation, interpersonal skills, and resilience.
  • Work with the school’s emotional intelligence framework to support students’ emotional well-being and help them overcome barriers to learning.
  • Data-Driven
  • Instruction:
  • Use data from a variety of sources (e.g., assessments, progress monitoring, classroom performance) to drive instruction and monitor the progress of students with disabilities.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) processes for students who require additional academic or behavioral interventions.
  • Maintain detailed and organized records of student progress, behavior, and performance as required by federal and state regulations.
  • Family
  • Engagement:
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, IEP goals, and any concerns or updates.
  • Partner with families to ensure they understand the IEP process and their rights, and actively engage them in supporting their child’s education at home.
  • Provide parents with resources and strategies to support their child’s academic, social, and behavioral needs.