ANTICIPATED TEACHER - SPED - SY 26-27

About the role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to join our childhood team. This position supports young learners with developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other special needs by providing individualized instruction in a nurturing, structured, and play-based environment. Reports to the Principal at Oliver Middle School; full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
• Use hands-on, sensory, and play-based approaches to deliver instruction.
• Create a safe, structured, and welcoming classroom that promotes independence and social-emotional growth.
• Support students in building foundational skills such as early literacy, numeracy, communication, and self-help.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other support staff.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with families to support student learning and development.
• Monitor and document progress toward IEP goals and report regularly to parents and the IEP team.
• Use visuals, adaptive tools, and other accommodations to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).
• Current state certification in Special Education.
• Strong understanding of IEP development, data collection, and academic intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of phonics-based reading instruction and elementary math intervention preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Create and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for second-grade students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Deliver targeted small-group or one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, and math.
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes self-regulation, confidence, and academic achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and co-teaching models.
• Regularly assess and track student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Communicate frequently with parents and caregivers to provide updates and strategies for home support.
• Work with school psychologists, speech/language pathologists, and other service providers.

Pay

$61,788 – $94,614