Special education teacher with 6 years in K–5 resource and inclusion settings, managing caseloads of 14–16 students with IEPs. Achieved 100% IDEA compliance on IEP timelines and grew student reading by an average of 1.3 grade levels. Brings structured literacy, behavior support and collaborative co-teaching.
Experience
Special Education Resource Teacher, Brookfield Elementary School (Fairfax, VA)
Aug 2022 – Present
Manage a caseload of 15 students with SLD, autism, ADHD and speech-language disabilities across grades 2–5
Write and lead IEP meetings with 100% on-time annual reviews and triennial reevaluations
Deliver Wilson Reading System intervention, with students gaining an average 1.3 grade levels a year
Co-teach math with 3 general educators and create behavior intervention plans from FBAs
Special Education Teacher, Inclusion, Lakeside Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)
Aug 2020 – Jun 2022
Supported 14 students in inclusion classrooms, adapting curriculum and assessments
Trained 4 paraprofessionals on data collection and prompting hierarchies
Special Education Paraprofessional, Harrisonburg City Schools (Harrisonburg, VA)
Aug 2016 – May 2018
Supported 6 students with autism in a self-contained classroom part time
Education
Master of Education, Special Education, George Mason University (Aug 2018 – May 2020)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, James Madison University (Aug 2014 – May 2018)
Skills
Special education: IEP development, IDEA and Section 504, FBA and BIP, progress monitoring
Instruction: Wilson Reading System, co-teaching, assistive technology, UDL
Systems: SEAS IEP, PowerSchool, Google Workspace
How to write a Special Education Teacher resume
A strong Special Education Teacher resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Special Education Teacher resume FAQ
What should a Special Education Teacher resume include?
A Special Education Teacher resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Special Education Teacher?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Special Education Teacher roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Special Education Teacher resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Special Education Teacher put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Special Education Teacher roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Special Education Teacher resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."