Special Education Teacher (2024-2025)

As a Special Education Teacher at Classical Charter Schools, your responsibilities include creating and revising lesson plans that align with IEP goals, developing standards-driven IEPs, and ensuring services comply with mandates. You will also coordinate related services, provide intervention strategies to staff, and regularly meet with the Scholar Services Team.

To become a Special Education Teacher at Classical Charter Schools, candidates must hold a SPED Certification or Students with Disabilities Certification and have at least one year of experience teaching in a charter, public, or private school. Experience in a resource/small group model is also preferred.

Special Education Teachers at Classical Charter Schools enjoy a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, along with student loan counseling, life insurance, disability insurance, and wellness programs. You'll also have access to gym reimbursement and a 401k.

Classical Charter Schools emphasizes continuous growth by offering regular feedback and support to our teachers. You will participate in weekly meetings, engage with instructional leaders for professional development, and collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to high standards for all students.

The teaching environment for Special Education Teachers at Classical Charter Schools is collaborative and supportive, focusing on maximizing student achievement. With a dedication to a classical curriculum and a culture of accountability and innovation, you’ll find yourself in an engaging space where your input is valued.

In responding to this question, emphasize your approach to differentiation and tailoring lesson plans based on the individual IEP goals of students. Discuss specific strategies or adaptations you've successfully implemented in previous teaching roles.

When discussing IEP experience, outline your familiarity with developing, monitoring, and revising IEPs. Share examples of how you've collaborated with parents, staff, and administrators to meet the needs of students effectively.

A strong answer will include specific examples of how you’ve partnered with general education teachers to support students. Mention techniques like co-teaching, sharing resources, or providing training on differentiation and accommodations.

Outline your methods for tracking student progress, such as regular assessments, anecdotal records, or progress monitoring tools. Discuss how you use this data to adjust instruction and strategies for each individual student.

Highlight the importance of regular and open communication with parents. Provide instances where maintaining a parent-teacher partnership has positively impacted student outcomes. Discuss methods you use to keep parents informed and engaged.

Discuss your strategies for creating a safe and supportive classroom. Share examples of how you've effectively managed behavior and utilized positive reinforcement to foster a conducive learning environment.

Frame your answer to highlight a specific incident where you effectively advocated for a student's educational needs. Include the steps you took, the outcome, and how this experience shapes your belief in the importance of advocacy in special education.

Highlight your proficiency with classroom technology and assistive services that promote student learning. Discuss how you’ve incorporated these tools to enhance engagement and offers tailored support.

Demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity by sharing effective strategies you've used to support a diverse range of learners. Include examples of culturally responsive teaching or adaptations you’ve made to cater to different backgrounds.

Provide an informed perspective on a current challenge in special education, such as resource availability or policy changes. Discuss how you approach these challenges and advocate for your students.