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Self Contained, Emotional Disabilities

The Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom in an exclusively special education program serves students with emotional disabilities and related challenges with self-regulation, including students who exhibit significant behavioral, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs. This position focuses on creating a structured, therapeutic, and supportive learning environment that promotes emotional regulation, positive behavior, and academic engagement. The teacher implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that emphasize skill development, emotional regulation, and access to instruction while collaborating closely with families, related service providers, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement differentiated instructional plans aligned with IEP goals and state standards, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning and self-regulation skill development.
• Establish and maintain a predictable, safe, and supportive classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation, positive behavior, and student dignity.
• Implement individualized behavior supports and intervention strategies using evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Teach and reinforce self-regulation, coping, problem-solving, and social skills throughout the instructional day.
• Utilize data collection and progress monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral and instructional interventions and adjust supports as needed.
• Collaborate with school-based behavior support staff, mental health providers, and related services to implement coordinated student support plans.
• Respond to student escalation using de-escalation strategies and approved crisis intervention techniques, in accordance with district policies and student safety plans.
• Communicate regularly with families to share student progress, reinforce consistency between home and school, and support family engagement.
• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop, implement, and monitor IEPs that include appropriate behavioral supports, accommodations, and goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, behavior data, and required records in compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Participate in school and district professional development related to behavior support, trauma-informed practices, and services for students with emotional disabilities.