SPED Moderate Needs (Temporary)

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Plan, develop, and implement instructional programs aligned to district curriculum and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide instruction in whole-group, small-group, and individualized settings to meet a wide range of student learning and behavioral needs.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities to support student progress.
• Deliver instruction using district-approved, evidence-based practices in literacy, mathematics, behavior, and social-emotional learning.
• Modify and adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and activities to support student access and participation in general education settings.

IEP Implementation and Student Progress

• Implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including  goals, objectives, accommodations, transition plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), in collaboration with the IEP team.
• Consistently collect, analyze, and document student academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress using formal, informal, and curriculum-based measures.
• Use progress monitoring data to evaluate student growth, determine effectiveness of interventions, and guide instructional and behavioral adjustments.
• Adjust instructional strategies, supports, and services based on student data and progress monitoring.

Learning Environment and Student Support

• Establish and maintain a structured, supportive learning environment that maximizes instructional time and promotes student safety and well-being.
• Supervise student behavior and implement discipline in accordance with district policies and IEPs.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate regularly with families and staff regarding student progress, needs, and services.
• Provide consultation and instructional support to general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and intervention strategies aligned with student IEPs.
• Participate in team, building-level, and IEP meetings.

Staff Coordination and Scheduling

• Provide instructional direction and daily work guidance to assigned paraprofessional staff to support student learning and service delivery.
• Support student and staff scheduling to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and service delivery.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional learning, meetings, and required conferences.
• Complete all required special education documentation in accordance with federal and state law, district policy, and established timelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity, student diversity, family engagement, and professional standards.

Other Duties

• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.