Overview
Join our dedicated educational team as a Special Education Teacher, where your passion for fostering inclusive learning environments will inspire students with diverse needs. In this vital role, you will design and implement tailored instructional strategies to support students with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum and with developmental disabilities. Your expertise will help unlock each student's potential, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a supportive classroom setting. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and specialists.
Duties
- Develop and execute individualized education plans (IEPs) aligned with state laws and educational standards to meet each student's unique needs.
- Deliver engaging lessons across core subjects such as literacy, math, and communication skills, incorporating educational technology and instructional modifications.
- Manage classroom behavior through effective behavior management techniques tailored for students with special needs and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Collaborate closely with speech therapists, behavioral health specialists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to support comprehensive student development.
- Conduct assessments and monitor student progress using standardized testing and formative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians through meetings and written updates to foster strong home-school partnerships.
- Implement early intervention strategies for preschool-aged children and provide guidance on childhood development milestones.
Details:
- 10-months position
- Teach 3 inclusion classes and 2 resource classes
- 2 preparation periods and a duty-free lunch
- Caseload of approximately 10–15 students
- We have a Special Education Case Manager on staff who oversees compliance and provides departmental support;
- The teacher will be responsible for managing their own caseload, including writing IEPs, completing required documentation, progress monitoring, and attending IEP meetings.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
