Elementary Special Education Teacher

About This Position: Come join the Guilmette Wolfpack! Guilmette Elementary School is seeking a Grade 2 Special Education teacher to join our team of skilled and passionate educators. Grade 2 Special Education teacher will help to close the achievement gap by working with small groups, individuals, and the whole class to ensure that students are receiving standards-based and rigorous instruction, appropriate support, and necessary accommodations. Teachers at the Guilmette School are expected to collaborate with colleagues, build positive relationships with students, and foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Special Education teachers at the Guilmette Elementary School frequently have the opportunity to co-teach with general education teachers and other staff. These individuals will report to the Principal and will work closely with their grade level team, teachers of multi-lingual learners, special educators, and the School Leadership Team. Responsibilities include: • Within classroom or in pullout setting, provide teamed, small group or individualized instruction and/or academic support according to the general and specific goals outlined in students' individualized educational plans; • Modify and adapt the curricula, materials, and physical environment to meet the needs of individual students; • Completes diagnostic academic testing (formal/informal) as required; • Participate in IEP Team meetings for students assigned or newly referred; • Act as Case Manager for designated students, providing close communication with parents and staff and preparing progress reports, annual review narratives and individual education plans; • Write specific IEP goals & objectives for students assigned or newly referred; • Design and implement behavior support plans for selected students; • Provide consultation services to school staff in terms of modifying curriculum, teaching style to meet the needs of special education students; • Attend special needs staff meetings and designated school staff meetings.