Posting Name

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Location

20-SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Posting Begin Date

08/19/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule

Salary

44200.00 - 76200.00

Licensed Position

Yes

Description

Special Education Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Elementary School Principal and Director of Special Education

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned and provide a written plan as evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of courteous classroom behavior; insist on a well-behaved class.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitation of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled through the building Principal’s office.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Accept a share of responsibility of co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish And Maintain Cooperative Relations With Others.
• Provide for his / her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and / or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Follow the District Instructional Management Plan.
• Assist in the (IMP0 Program review, revision, implementations, and systematic evaluation.
• Provide for professional growth by completing the approved District Staff Development Program.
• During instructional time, be able to (walk, stand, bend, and / or move around in the classroom (80-90) percent of the class period.