CCA Special Education Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
07/01/22 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
