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Special Education Teacher - Harlem Public Schools

Harlem School District is accepting applications for a K-8 special education instructor for the 2023-24 school year.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the general curriculum to enable students to benefit from their education. The teacher will case manage identified students' programs which includes developing individual education plans, behavior plans, and providing instruction on social skills and study skills. The teacher is responsible for communicating with general education teachers with regard to student accommodations and modifications and must be able to report to and participate on multidisciplinary evaluation teams.

BENEFITS:
  • New teachers start at year 5 on the pay scale ($41,930). Up to 15 years on salary scale accepted.
  • $2000 signing bonus: $1000 in September of 1st year; $1000 in September of 2nd year
  • Moving expenses up to $1,000 may be considered
  • BCBS Premium Health Coverage (District contributes up to $1,050/month) 
  • Small class sizes
  • Coaching and tutoring opportunities
  • School district housing may be available.
  • 13 Days of Discretionary Leave per year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
  • Design individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
  • Instruct students with disabilities according to IEP goals and objectives.
  • Work as a part of a team to design and implement behavioral programs.
  • Participate in the regular education classroom setting as a collaborating teacher.
  • Consult regularly with classroom teachers and other team members.
  • Evaluate student growth, utilizing formal.informal and quantitative/qualitative measures, to inform individualized educational planning.
  • Administer standardized achievement tests.
  • Function as member of evaluation teams, writing evaluation reports/summaries.
  • Keep parents and students informed and aware of student needs and progress.

QUALIFICATIONS: Montana teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement (32S SPE or 32A SPE) or ability to be certified by the start of the 2022-23 school year. Prior experience as a special education teacher working with students with disabilities preferred.

District Applications on line at www.harlem-hs.k12.mt.us
Letter of Interest, Resume, Montana Certification, Three Letters of Reference, Official Transcripts and pass a background check.