2026-2027 Middle School EC Teacher Self-Contained ELA Focus

Job Title: Middle School Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher – Self-Contained (ELA Focus)

Full- Time, 10 month

Reports to:  Director

Position Summary:
The Middle School Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction in a self-contained classroom setting, with a primary focus on English Language Arts (ELA), to students with diverse learning needs. The teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs), adapts curriculum, and creates a structured, supportive environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Performs specific student duties related to health, behavior and instructional assistance

- Works with individuals or groups on any task assigned

- Actively participates in the teaching process and modifies instruction/tasks when appropriate.

- Report collected data to appropriate individuals, including administrators, teachers and parents.

- Ensures appropriate interventions are monitored and maintained.

- Participates in staff development and training to gain knowledge of health, behavioral or instructional procedures specific to the assigned students.

- Monitors assigned students during extracurricular events as assigned.

- Participates in school functions.

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

- Valid state teaching license in Special Education (Exceptional Children)

- Experience working with middle school students with disabilities preferred

- Strong knowledge of ELA curriculum, literacy interventions, and differentiated instruction

- Understanding of IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements

- Ability to manage a self-contained classroom with diverse academic and behavioral needs

- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

- Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive learning tools

- Strong classroom management and behavior support skills

- Patience, flexibility, and a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs

- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture