TK-8 Special Education Specialist (SY 2026-27) at Highland Academy Charter School

Job Summary

Job Summary

Highland Academy Charter School is searching for a well-qualified candidate to work with our Special Education students. Responsibilities include: • Provides students with specialized academic instruction in alignment with their IEP goals and services • Uses school-approved, research-based instructional strategies to facilitate learning in core curricular areas • Demonstrates knowledge of grade level subject matter • Supports instruction provided in the general education setting • Develops comprehensive and legally defensible IEPs by integrating information compiled from various sources such as: psychological reports, academic reports, other related service provider reports, curriculum based measurements, and parent input, to be reviewed and modified as appropriate by the IEP team • Develops individualized goals that are measurable, provide educational benefit to students, and are aligned to state content standards. • Monitors individual student’s progress utilizing data from both curriculum based measurement and student performance on his or her IEP goals; adjusts instruction as needed based on data and team approval • Schedules IEP meetings with all required team members as required by law • Demonstrates knowledge of special education laws as well as Highland Academy policies and procedures • Implements and monitors behavior support plans as needed for individual students • Collaborates regularly with general education teachers and related service providers to provide push-in specialized academic instruction. Attends general education planning meetings as needed to provide co-teaching support as needed.

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