K-12 SPED Instructor
MORAVIA COMM SCH DIST - Moravia, IA
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Special education teachers work with children and adolescents who have physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. These educators also work with the students parents, psychologists, social workers, and school psychologists, among others, to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student that address the students unique strengths and challenges. Although the specific day-to-day duties of special education teachers can vary based on where they work and their students ages, common daily duties include the following: Assessing students skills and educational needs Adapting lesson plans to meet each students individualized needs Tracking students performance Developing, modifying, and updating IEPs Discussing students progress with their other teachers Special education teachers should also possess certain skills and abilities to assist special education students with various needs. These include: Effective communication to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents Adaptable and able to pick up new teaching methods Compassionate and patient with students Able to work with students from different backgrounds and who have different abilities
Created: 2024-09-20