How do they match: Special Education Teachers, Middle School

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.