Job Summary
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and patient Instructor to join our team @ our Private School for Children with special needs. This role involves providing specialized instruction and support to students with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusive education, skilled in differentiated instruction, and committed to helping every student reach their full potential.
Position Details
- Full-Time
- Monday–Friday
- School Hours: 8 am - at least 3 pm (Instructional times 8:30-2:30)
- One half-day per month dedicated to teacher planning, collaboration, and professional development
- Immediate openings available
Duties
- Instructor delivers specialized instruction, teaching in a variety of settings (inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained environments) based on student IEP goals.
- Instructor adapts general education curriculum to accommodate individual learning styles, strengths, and challenges.
- Instructor uses evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student learning and foster academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Instructor assesses student progress regularly using formal and informal teaching methods and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Instructor provides behavioral support and classroom management using positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
- Instructor collaborates with therapists, counselors, and paraprofessionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
- Instructor communicates effectively with families to keep them informed of student progress and support strategies.
- Instructor maintains accurate and timely records of assessments, progress reports, accommodations, and communications.
- Instructor participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in special education.
Experience
Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following:
- Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities
- Classroom, special education, ABA, childcare, or behavioral health experience
- RBT certification (preferred but not required)
- Positive attitude, patience, reliability, and strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
Why Join Coastal Preparatory School?
- Small classroom ratios (maximum 6:1)
- Work alongside experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Supportive leadership team
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children with special needs
- Consistent daytime schedule with evenings and weekends off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Monthly planning time built into the schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
About Us
Coastal Preparatory School is a private school dedicated to serving students with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities through evidence-based ABA practices. Our mission is to provide a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally.
If you're passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today—we're hiring immediately!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Florida Teacher Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
