ABOUT THE ROLE

The Special Education Teacher (SPED teacher) will be an integral part of the integrated supports team.  The SPED teacher will deliver direct services to children with identified needs, collaborate with teachers and support staff on integrated support plans, and serve as case manager for students with IEPs.  The SPED teacher will provide significant out of classroom supports through a resource room model while also collaborating with classroom teachers on in class supports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The SPED teacher will be part of our Integrated Supports team, helping ensure that all children at The Primary School receive the support they need to be successful at school.

• Develop and deliver direct services to achieve both academic and behavioral goals (for children in pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade).
  • Set targeted goals based on need.
  • Ensure interventions/accommodations are delivered with fidelity.
  • Provide a range of supports which may include small group instruction and individual intervention.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
  • Tailor supports to continue to improve efficacy.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure instruction and classroom environment optimize learning for all children.

• Work with parents to ensure understanding of child needs and progress and provide tools to support children at home.
• Build a safe and effective environment through resource room supports, delivering direct supports as well as coordinating with related service providers.
• Observe and evaluate students to more deeply understand.
• Other responsibilities related to growing our Special Education practices.