Special Education Teacher Resume Samples

Description :

1. Manage a caseload of students that receive special education services to access the general education curriculum.
2. Develop and implement and monitor individual educational plans, functional behavior plans and behavior intervention plans designed to promote educational and social development for students with learning disabilities.
3. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction in the least restrictive environment.
4. Coordinate special education services and serve as the primary contact for the parent and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
5. Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of progress.
6. Plan and implement appropriate instructional or learning strategies and activities, an appropriate level of materials, the variety of instructional materials and multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
7. Develop and implement curriculum, project-based learning, student-directed learning activities and enhance lessons using various technology platforms. Conduct small group and individuals classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
8. Instruct high school academic team taught environmental science and self-contained functional science classes.
9. Assess student achievement through data analysis and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

ME

Description :

1. Prepare classrooms for class activities and provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use throughout the day.
2. Instruct students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques.
3. Multisensory and differentiated learning in order to meet students varying needs and interests.
4. Confer with other staff and team members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
5. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
6. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
7. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Had a self-contained classroom that had 7 students ages 10-15. They receive in class and pull instruction. I write IEPs and behavior programs as needed. I also was the resident educator mentor and held a special meeting as needed.
2. Have 22 students in grades 6 7 and 8th grade. They receive in class and pull instruction.
3. Wrote IEPs and behavior programs as needed.
4. Monitor suspension days of my students and hold a special meeting as needed.
5. Use a program for my lower ability students that involves each student receiving a folder with reading level work on a classroom topic.
6. Secor gardens academy, prior to opening developed special education program, closed by stated due to lack of funding.
7. Great expectation, restructured special education department making the school in compliance with state regulations.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

B.Ed

Description :

1. Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
2. Instructed students with disabilities, including specific learning disabilities, mild intellectual.
3. Disabilities, emotional disabilities and hearing impaired/hard of hearing.
4. Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining the overall focus on the entire group.
5. Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
6. Worked with regular education teachers to provide materials in their classrooms.
7. Functioned as a case manager and liaison between school personnel, students, and parents.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Implementing the PGCPS curriculum through the development and delivery of unit plans and daily lessons.
2. Monitoring IEP student caseload provided monthly case notes based on all academic goals.
3. Scheduling IEP meetings and provided parents with quarterly case notes and Medicaid notes as applicable.
4. Providing small group instruction of students and a modified curriculum for special needs students.
5. Dedicating high school guidance counselor, skilled at providing positive direction for students academic, social, and emotional well-being. Work effectively with children with ADHD and with multicultural and diverse populations.
6. Counseling skills include guidance curriculum: classroom guidance lessons; career awareness; conflict resolution/ social skills; developmental awareness individual planning.
7. Student assessments; student placement scheduling; new student transition; academic career advisement responsive services: mental health; family teacher consulting; crisis intervention grief management; psycho-educational support groups systems support program evaluation; program development coordination; needs assessment; committee participation.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Responsible for instructing students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom providing small group instruction leading students to obtained individual instruction.
2. Differentiated instruction on different subjects according to the needs of the student using learning materials on their grade level increasing students self-confidence.
3. Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior. Distributed rewards for good behavior.
4. Used assistive technology: the reading pen, reading software, and text-to-speech software.
5. Assessed skills and academic progress in conjunction with writing individual education programs.
6. The child could reach their fullest potential. Partnered with parents and colleagues to manage course goals.
7. Built a virtual environment conducive to learning. Taught students in a single classroom, co-taught and taught.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MS

Description :

1. The-8th grades -worked with diverse learners in a self-contain environment, to educate students using the common core standards at grade level and to meet the students at their functional level, using accommodations and modifications according to their IEPs.
2. Wrote IEPs, lead students through successful course completion prioritized student needs so that each.
3. In the inclusion setting, graded assignments, held live sessions and phone sessions as well as phone conferences.
4. Maintain regular contact with parents using various modes of communication.
5. Review of special education documents and implementation of mandated SDIS and modifications.
6. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
7. Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Executive

Education

M.Ed

Description :

1. Led activities that developed students physical, emotional and social growth.
2. Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining an overall focus on the entire group.
3. Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
4. Instructed students in reading and math academic areas and 2 reading groups.
5. Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled.
6. Instructed students with disabilities, including autism, specific learning disabilities.
7. Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
8. Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting.
9. Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional.
10. The program which was consistent with Capistrano unified district regulations and board of education goals.
11. Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
12. Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MA

Description :

1. Implementing daily learning experiences and classroom procedures for students with speech/language impairments, other health impairments, and learning and intellectual disabilities using differentiated instruction and a modified curriculum.
2. Assisting in the creation and implementation of individualized education plans for students, providing appropriate accommodations and adaptation in the least restrictive environment.
3. Attending parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, faculty meetings, professional development opportunities offered both in and out of the district.
4. Maintaining frequent contact with parents regarding school and extracurricular activities.
5. Participating in daily common planning meetings to discuss pacing, benchmark/quarterly assessments, compare class data to address student gaps in understanding, and share instructional materials.
6. Creating and administering varied assessment tools throughout the duration of each lesson.
7. Assisting in the creation/modification of district unit assessments.
8. Assisting in the development of a modified curriculum and pacing guide for students in language and learning disabled (LLD) classrooms to focus on filling the gaps in students’ foundational mathematics skills.
9. Developing differentiated lessons based on formal and informal data to appropriately challenge students.
10. Working with a team to assist in the creation and modification of both class-wide and individual behavioral intervention plans.
11. Collaborating with general education teachers and related service providers to support students participating in the general education environment...
12. Providing support to students instructional in small groups or individually, while supervising students in academic and non-academic areas.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA

Description :

1. Developing, reviewing and implementing an individualized education program for identified students with special needs.
2. Involving in the students behavioral and academic development, helping them become aware of the socially acceptable behavior and needs for academics.
3. Coordinating and communicating with general education teachers and paraprofessionals to meet the individualized needs of the student within the inclusive special education program.
4. Tier 3 interventionist for both 1:1 and group settings for students k - 5th grade.
5. Serving as a member of the RTI team and leadership team for the school.
6. Serving as the community and parent coordinator under the leader in me program.
7. Developing individualized programs and curriculum-based IEP recommendations for each student.
8. Monitoring students progress using data collection and make instructional decisions following the data analysis protocol.
9. Presenting students progress by writing quarterly reports and annual reports.
10. Monitoring, analyzing and implementing the students' accommodations according to their individualized education.
11. Planning (IEP meetings) ensuring the diverse needs of every student are met and followed.
12. Helping develop lesson plans with the co-teacher resulting to a productive learning environment.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Developed unique and original lesson plans for freshman and sophomore students with varying cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.
2. Adapted curriculum and differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.
3. Integrated various experiential learning activities and lessons.
4. Provided a positive and supportive learning environment for all students based on ideals of reciprocity and cooperative learning.
5. Engaged in cooperative and constructive conversations with parents regarding student progress, concerns, and achievements.
6. Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans.
7. Collaborated with the classroom team, including educational assistants and social workers, in implementing IEP goals and creating a cooperative team approach to classroom instruction.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction in Education Curriculum And Instruction

Description :

1. Developed and presented lesson plans to students with a wide range of learning disabilities.
2. Set goals for students and motivate them to attain them.
3. Incorporated organizational talents to design comprehensive learning programs for a variety of students.
4. Developed lessons targeting multiple learners.
5. Facilitated learning for students with various types of disabilities with support from one teaching assistant.
6. Developed and managed Individual Education Plans (IEPS).
7. Held resource room and individual remediation sessions for special education students on the roster.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

M.Ed in Alternative Education

Description :

1. Fostered appropriate skills and social attitudes in high school students.
2. Assessed, documenting, and communicating student progress.
3. Case managing and maintaining due process.
4. Taught all High School subject matters.
5. Modified education plans to meet student needs.
6. Case manager for 18 Special Education students.
7. Provided parents with information on their child's progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at home and school.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certification Special Education

Description :

1. Worked with students who required individual attention with reading and math skills.
2. Made recommendations to other teachers as to those who required specialized learning.
3. Developed IEP (Individual Education Plan) for each student, conducted testing to determine students' functioning levels and provided instruction.
4. Collaborated with related services, OT, PT, SLP, to develop meaningful, engaging lessons.
5. Taught self-contained EBD classroom Grades 9-12.
6. Taught LBD resource classroom grades 9-11, also taught as a collaborative teacher for grades 9-10.
7. Completed re-evaluation forms in a timely manner according to Pupil Appraisal requirements.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
2. Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
3. Taught socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
4. Modified the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
5. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
6. Met with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
7. Met with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Masters In Curriculum And Learning

Description :

1. In charged of the most severe students at our school, 2 teacher assistants and coordinating all of my students needs with a speech pathologist, Occupational therapist and Physical Therapist daily.
2. Assessed performance of students and self.
3. Participated in various professional development workshops for self-development.
4. Maintained accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
5. Assisted in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
6. Taught in self contained ASD classroom for 10 years, pull out program for kindergarten to fifth grade, push in for second through fifth and co .
7. Assisted with behavioral supports ( physically and verbally and written) for our EBD units in our school.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Successfully educated and motivated students with special needs while helping them to realize their full academic potential.
2. Responsible for creating and teaching specific lesson plans to include classes such as; Algebra, Government, World History, American and World Literature, Health and Transition Skills and Resource Room.
3. Extensively trained in the ARRA grant funded initiatives for Response to Intervention and Transition Services.
4. Successfully assisted students receive the appropriate accommodations to ensure their academic success with the General Education Curriculum.
5. Extensively trained in writing comprehensive Individual Education Programs for students with Special Needs.
6. Developed and monitored student specific behavior plans.
7. Collaborated with social workers, homes visits, develops enter and exit criteria.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Wrote IEP,s for all the students and interpret them at the IEP meeting.
2. Effectively executed firm and appropriate classroom management with students.
3. Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
4. Taught in a self contained classroom for grades 4th-8th, in class support and co teacher.
5. Taught emotional behavioral students in a private school setting.
6. Met and instructed assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
7. Planned a program of study that, as much as possible, meets with the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

B.S. In Sociology And Physical Education