Special Education/ Integrated Co-Taught Setting/ 4th Grade

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join our 4th-grade team in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. In this role, you will work as a full partner alongside a general education teacher to support a diverse classroom of students with and without disabilities. Your primary goal is to ensure that students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) have full access to the general education curriculum through specially designed instruction and differentiation.

Essential Skills and/or Experiences:

• Teaching experience in an integrated co-taught classroom, preferably in upper elementary grades.

Preferred Skills and/or Experiences:

• Partner with the general education teacher to plan and deliver high quality, standards-aligned instruction using various co-teaching models.
• Develop, implement, and track progress for student IEP goals.
• Serve as a case manager, completing progress reports and participating in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
• Provide specially designed instruction by adapting and modifying grade-level lessons and materials to meet individual student needs, ensuring all students are both supported and challenged.
• Regularly assess student progress and use data to adjust instructional strategies, interventions, and accommodations.
• Maintain frequent and clear communication with families regarding student progress and overall growth.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment grounded in the Responsive Classroom framework that promotes mutual respect among all students and prioritizes social-emotional growth.