Special Education Teaching Overview

Grades/Subjects:

• K - 6^th, grade teachers teach all subject areas
• 7^th - 12^th grade teachers may provide Itinerant or Resource Room Support, or teach Learning Support Classes

Teaching:

• Special Education Support is provided through telephone conferences with parent and students, e-mail contact, and direct teaching using Elluminate and other strategies
• Work from home using latest technology

Role of Teacher (Varies to some degree by grade level):

• Support parent-assisted instruction
• Support parent with implementing IEP
• Partner with each parent and Regular Education Teacher to support achievement
• Develop IEPs and RRs and conduct IEP meetings
• Communicate requirements
• Answer questions and support student learning
• Collect work samples monthly and provide feedback
• Supplement courses with additional curriculum as necessary
• Maintain Special Education timelines and document compliance
• Attend School Outings, Discovery Days, Professional Developments, Testing, etc (other travel as necessary)