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As a special educator, you will fulfill many roles and responsibilities for your students, families, other staff members and for your administration. It is important to know these roles and responsibilities so that you maintain professional, ethical, and legal dispositions at all times.
As a special educator, you will have many roles and responsibilities. Collaborate with your mentor teacher to reflect on the following professional roles and responsibilities of a special education teacher:
Case managing and managing others, i.e., paraeducators, aides.
Differentiating lesson plans with general education teachers.
Legal and confidentiality concerns when working with students and families/caregivers.
Conflict resolution among students and staff.
Being involved beyond the classroom.
Advocacy and mentoring students, families, and other colleagues.
Lifelong learning and staying current on educational trends and legislation for special education.
Any additional roles and responsibilities your mentor describes.