Life Skills Special Education Teacher

About the role

Collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Life-Skills curriculum in a self-contained classroom (max size 10 students).
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
• Personalize learning.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special Education Certification (LBS1).
• Ability to teach a self-contained classroom within all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Must be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits Information:

• Health Coverages: Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network, Dental insurance with preventive care coverage, Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances.
• Financial Security: Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan. 403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
• Flexible Spending account (FSA)

Insurance Protection: Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. Time Off Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off Policies.

Pay

$59,000 - $70,000 a year

Schedule

Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar