Middle School Special Education Teacher Resume Template
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Madison Cook
Special Education Teacher · Middle School Learning Support
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 555-3552
madison.cook@email.com
linkedin.com/in/madisoncook
Certifications
Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate, Special Ed.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Wilson Reading System Level I Certification
Wilson Language Training
Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training
QBS, Inc.
Special Education Skills
Learning & emotional support
IEP writing & NOREPs
Functional behavior assessment
Co-teaching
Structured literacy
De-escalation
PSSA accommodations
Assistive & Classroom Tech
SEAS IEP SoftwareRead&Write for GoogleGoogle ClassroomIXLKurzweil 3000
Education
B.S.Ed. in Special Education
2016
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Profile
Middle school special education teacher with 10 years in Philadelphia-area schools, managing a caseload of 16 students in learning and emotional support. Raised the share of students meeting IEP reading goals from 55% to 80%.
Teaching Experience
Lead Learning Support Teacher
2021 – Present
Fairmount Park Middle School, Philadelphia, PA
- Manage a caseload of 16 students in grades 6–8 with specific learning disabilities and ADHD.
- Teach pull-out reading and math and co-teach 7th-grade English with a general education teacher.
- Raised the share of students meeting IEP reading goals from 55% to 80% with Wilson Reading System.
- Write IEPs, NOREPs and progress reports in SEAS and hold every annual meeting on schedule.
- Lead the building's 6-person special education team in monthly caseload and PSSA data reviews.
Emotional Support Teacher
2018 – 2021
Upper Darby Township Middle School, Upper Darby, PA
- Taught a self-contained emotional support class of 10 students with behavior intervention plans.
- Wrote functional behavior assessments with the school psychologist for 12 students.
- Used a point-and-level system that moved 5 students back into general education classes.
- Coordinated with therapists and caseworkers from outside agencies on student safety plans.
Special Education Teacher
2016 – 2018
Harrowgate Learning Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
- Taught learning support reading to small groups of grade 5–6 students using Read&Write.
- Tracked accommodations for 20 students during PSSA testing and wrote testing plans.
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Licenses and certifications
- State Teaching License/Certification (Special Education) State Board of Education Required in most states
Sources: www.bls.gov
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- IEP Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Transition Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
- Assistive Technology
- Co-Teaching
Software and tools
- Google Classroom
- Seesaw
- Schoology
- Screen magnification software
- Screen reader software
- Padlet
- Flipgrid
- EasyCBM
- Blackboard software
- Common Curriculum
Duties to describe on a middle school special education teacher resume
- Developed or wrote Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instructed students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Titles along the way
- Assistant Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Lead Special Education Teacher
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