Overview
Join our dynamic educational team as a Middle School Special Education Teacher in a specialized program dedicated to empowering students with diverse learning needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by designing and implementing tailored instructional strategies that foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and independence. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where every student can thrive. Your expertise in special education, behavior management, and curriculum development will drive student success and inspire confidence in learners with disabilities.
Duties
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) aligned with state and federal regulations, ensuring personalized learning goals for each student.
- Design specialized curricula that accommodate various learning styles and incorporate innovative teaching methods, including co-teaching instruction and the integration of learning technology.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively using evidence-based strategies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavioral therapy techniques tailored for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Adapt instructional materials and assessments to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, including those requiring deaf education or literacy support.
- Collaborate closely with general education teachers, therapists, counselors, and families to coordinate services, share insights, and ensure seamless educational experiences.
- Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, including standardized testing, and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Maintain detailed records of IEP implementation, behavioral interventions, lesson plans, and compliance documentation following educational regulations and standards such as the Chicago Manual of Style.
Skills
- Proven experience working with children with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, and physical or sensory impairments.
- Strong classroom management skills combined with expertise in behavior management for students with special needs.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, families, and external specialists.
- Proficiency in curriculum development across core subjects such as math (including algebra and calculus), literacy education, creative writing, and physical education adaptations.
- Knowledge of special education law, IEP development and implementation, educational compliance requirements, and standardized testing procedures.
- Ability to adapt lessons based on individual learning styles using innovative teaching tools and assistive technologies.
- Experience designing specialized curriculums for diverse student populations while maintaining high standards of educational quality.
- Familiarity with teaching methodologies such as Montessori or other progressive approaches suited for special education settings.
- Strong organizational skills for lesson planning, tutoring sessions, academic advising, mentoring, and library services coordination when necessary.
This role offers a vibrant environment where your dedication to inclusive education can truly flourish! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in special education best practices, applied behavior analysis (ABA), literacy development techniques, and more—empowering you to make a lasting difference in students’ lives while advancing your career in a collaborative setting.
Pay: $63,831.00 - $120,137.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
