Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our vibrant educational community, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In this role, you will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Your expertise will help foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and independence among learners with a wide range of abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while collaborating with a dynamic team committed to excellence in education.
Duties
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) that align with state standards and address each student’s unique needs.
- Design and deliver differentiated lesson plans across core subjects such as literacy, math, science, social studies, and physical education, incorporating innovative instructional strategies and learning technology.
- Provide specialized instruction in areas including speech therapy, behavioral therapy, music therapy, and early intervention techniques to support students with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, visual impairments, or hearing impairments.
- Manage classroom environments effectively by utilizing classroom management techniques that promote positive behavior and engagement.
- Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, therapists, counselors, and other educators to ensure comprehensive support for each student’s progress.
- Conduct assessments using standardized testing tools and formative evaluations to monitor student achievement and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Facilitate inclusive activities such as recreational therapy, library services, and extracurricular programs to promote social skills and community involvement.
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, IEP goals, behavioral data, and communication logs in compliance with district policies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to special education practices, behavioral health strategies, instructional design, and assistive technologies.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of special education laws, IEP development, and individualized instruction techniques.
- Expertise in working with children with disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, hearing or visual impairments.
- Proficiency in learning technology tools used for instructional design and classroom management.
- Experience in speech therapy techniques, behavioral management strategies including applied behavior analysis (ABA), and behavioral health interventions.
- Ability to develop curriculum tailored for early childhood education through high school levels using Montessori or preschool methodologies when applicable.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with students, families, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.
- Skilled in lesson planning that integrates literacy education, math instruction, physical education activities, and recreational therapy approaches.
- Competence in tutoring students for standardized testing preparation and academic advising across various subjects.
- Familiarity with assistive devices for visually or hearing-impaired students; knowledge of childhood development principles is essential.
- Demonstrated classroom experience managing diverse learner needs while fostering an inclusive environment that encourages growth and independence. Join us in empowering students to reach their full potential! We are committed to supporting our educators through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in special education teaching.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
