Special Education Teacher

 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 math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments
2. review referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student
3. confer with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional and physical needs and objectives of each student
4. plan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each student
5. design appropriate teaching strategies
6. prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
7. review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers
8. utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
9. monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
10. prepare timely progress reports for each student
11. develop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to promote achievement of student objectives 
12. collaborate and consult with general school personnel regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational services
13. modify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs students
14. maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reports
15. assist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
16. ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure and effective learning environment
17. manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patterns
18. utilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behavior
19. develop and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary
20. instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills
21. prepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to mainstream
22. maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements
23. maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends

 Skills& Competencies:​​​​​​​

• Bachelor degree in special education or related field
• 1-2 years’ experience as a special education teacher
• experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
• experience in educating special needs students
• proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
• knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• organizational and planning skills
• collaboration and team work
• creative thinking
• problem-solving
• appreciation of diversity
• excellent command of English and Arabic
• ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with people from different backgrounds and positions