Middle School Special Education Teacher Job Description Template

Job title

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable middle school special education teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will co-teach in general classes, teach small resource groups and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach in general classes
• Teach small resource groups
• Write and manage IEPs
• Adapt lessons and tests
• Track progress
• Teach study and social skills
• Meet with families
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of iep writing and co-teaching
• Patience and advocacy
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State special education license
• Content endorsement
• Crisis prevention training
• Experience with IEP software

Skills

• Reading and math intervention
• Behavior supports
• Accommodations
• Data tracking
• Collaboration
• Organization

Work environment and schedule

Teachers work in middle school classrooms, resource rooms and co-taught classes. School-year schedule.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.