Special Education Teacher - Professional Development Opportunities

About Us:

Inclusive Academy is a small Special Education School that is on a mission to successfully educate the special students of our next generation. Students at Inclusive Academy are provided core education in Language Arts and Mathematics as well task oriented learning for Life Skills. We interact with our students, meeting them at their level of communication. Parents and Care Takers play a huge role in each of these students lives and we work with them on their child's education, goals, and communication challenges. Our goal is to touch as many lives that can benefit from our services as possible. We plan to continue our growth and evolve our practices so that we not only meet, but exceed the expectations of this community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for providing 2:1 instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and implement individualized learning plans, collaborate with other educators and professionals, and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Duties:

• Develop and implement individualized learning plans (ILPs) for students with special needs
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to meet the unique learning needs of each student
• Provide direct instruction in various subjects, including math, language arts, life skills, and early childhood education
• Utilize learning technology and assistive devices to enhance student engagement and learning
• Collaborate with therapists, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic and social-emotional development
• Assess student progress regularly and modify instructional strategies as needed
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Implement behavior management strategies to support students' social skills development
• Provide guidance and support to teacher assistants or paraprofessionals
• Walk, bend, squat, reach, crawl, and kneel
• Lift, carry, transfer, push or pull up to 40 pounds
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job duties satisfactorily

Skills:

• Ability to work with students with diverse learning needs, communication challenges, moderate and severe disabilities, and developmental delays
• Proficiency in utilizing learning technology and assistive devices to enhance instruction
• Desire to create engaging lesson plans that address individual student goals and objectives
• Excel in communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles is a plus

Requirements:

• Active state-level K-12 Teaching licensure and / or certification
• Level One FBI Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Certificate in First Aide and CPR
• Experience with moderate to severe disabilities
• Article 9 training
• Active state-level Special Education Teaching licensure and / or certification
• Experience with RPM, Spell to Educate, Spell to Communicate, AAC devices, and ASL

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in special education.