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Special Education Teacher – High School
Make a meaningful impact by teaching and supporting students with severe and profound developmental challenges in a dynamic, inclusive environment. This role offers the opportunity to create individualized learning plans, collaborate with a dedicated team, and foster growth both inside and outside the classroom.
Benefits and Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid school vacation weeks plus an additional week of vacation
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Requirements & Qualifications
- Certified by the Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher
- Willingness to pursue emergency certification as needed
- Strong ability to develop and implement IEP goals and objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with parents, staff, and students
Must Haves
- Assess student functioning through observations, testing, and collaboration with colleagues
- Develop weekly individualized lesson plans aligned with IEP goals
- Train and supervise teacher assistants in both academic and physical classroom tasks
- Integrate therapies (PT, OT, speech, nutrition, behavior plans) into the classroom to support student growth
- Provide inclusive settings such as community-based vocational programming and collaborative opportunities with peers without disabilities
- Maintain daily communication with parents and caregivers about student progress
Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience developing community-based learning opportunities
- Familiarity with alternate assessments and state standards
- Ability to foster meaningful family engagement through home/school connections
- Strong organizational skills to manage reporting, progress notes, and evaluations
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for creating inclusive, student-focused learning environments
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JOB ID: 165728
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