SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Special Education Teacher plans, prepares, and delivers specially designed instruction to preschool-age

children in center/school and home-based settings to address developmental needs of children with disabilities.

Works in partnership with students, schools, program staff, parents, specialists, related service providers, and

community and state agencies to provide quality early special education to children to promote self-directed

learning, active engagement, and the development of adaptive, cognitive, physical, communication, and social-

emotional skills in young children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Coordinates meetings, participates as a member on Multi-disciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET), and

develops Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children that qualify for special education. Conducts

developmental evaluations and implements services as written in the Individualized Education Program

(IEP). Maintains current IEP’s. Coordinates with educators, agencies, and related service providers to

ensure that services are provided as written in the IEP. Collaborates with general education teachers to

ensure compliance regarding accommodations and modifications. Schedules IEP meetings and ensures

appropriate stakeholders are invited and present. Ensures all IEP’s are compliant with federal and state

guidelines.

 Communicates and coordinates with local schools and agencies to transition students to kindergarten.

 Prepares a variety of written materials including lesson plans aligned to state and Head Start standards;

student progress reports, therapy logs, data collection logs, correspondence with parents/guardians, incident

reports, assessments and evaluations. Enters and files information and documentation in electronic databases

(e.g. e-IEP Pro, ECSS database, Teaching Strategies, etc.) and submits monthly reports to program manager.

Organizes and updates student files in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

 Assists with program Child Find screenings (hearing, vision, developmental), program advertisement and

outreach. Provides follow-up with parents/guardians and referral sources.