*JOB SUMMARY: *

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking dedicated educators to apply for the position of Special Education Teacher at Hamilton High School for the 2025-26 school year. We are eager to connect with quality candidates who are results-driven and committed to inspiring students to grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Under the supervision of the building principal, educators will plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive instructional program in a high school setting, guiding and encouraging students to reach their full academic potential.

*LOCATION: *Hamilton

 High School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with grade-level classroom teachers on units, lessons, and assessments.
• Facilitate IEP meetings for students on your caseload.
• Coordinate related services for students on your caseload.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing expectations and procedures.  When appropriate collaborate with team members to complete a functional behavior assessment and positive behavior support plan for individual students.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, teachers, related services staff and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom and/or learning environment for all learning opportunities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development using formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and parents in various forms: email, newsletters, phone calls, etc.
• Work with or understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
• Work with or understanding of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
• Previous work with or understanding of Standards-Based Grading 

*Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:  *

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities and support the school improvement plan and district improvement plan.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual