Position Summary
The Special Education Mentor supports students through a combination of co-teaching in general education settings and targeted lab instruction aligned to individualized learning needs. This role focuses on delivering specialized instruction in either Math or Language Arts/Study Skills while fostering student growth, independence, and academic success.
Essential Duties (Top 5 Roles)
1) Co-Teaching in General Education Classrooms
• Collaborate with general education mentors to plan and deliver instruction that supports diverse learners
• Implement accommodations and modifications aligned to student learning plans
• Facilitate small group and differentiated instruction within the classroom setting
2) Specialized Lab Instruction
• Provide direct instruction in a lab setting to support special education service minutes in:
Reading
Writing
Math
Study Skills
• Design targeted lessons based on student needs and progress data
• Support skill development in organization, executive functioning, and academic intervention
3) Content-Specific Instructional Role
• Serve in a clearly defined instructional focus area:
• • Math Mentor: Deliver math intervention and support numeracy skill development through both co-teaching and lab instruction
• Language Arts/Study Skills Mentor: Deliver reading, writing, and study skills instruction through both co-teaching and lab instruction
Plan and deliver instruction aligned to both general education curriculum and specialized learning needs
• Ensure consistency between co-taught classes and lab-based interventions
4) Progress Monitoring & Data Tracking
• Track student progress toward academic and skill-based goals
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and interventions
• Communicate progress with internal stakeholders as needed
5) Collaboration & Program Support
• Partner with academic teams to ensure alignment of support strategies
• Contribute to a positive, student-centered learning environment
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