Special Education Teacher
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and special education license
- Previous experience as a special education teacher is preferred
- Deep understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders
- Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
About the role
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Special Education Teacher to join our team! As a Special Education Teacher, you will work with preschool students with disabilities. Your goal is to recognize their individual educational needs and set them up for long-term academic success. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and dedicated to helping students reach their potential.
Responsibilities
- Understand student needs and develop appropriate Individualized Education Plans.
- Modify the educational curriculum to best meet the needs of each student
- Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, ClassDojo, Hatch educational software
- Create and enforce classroom rules and procedures
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
- Write and submit necessary reports
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and school personnel
Small Wonder Preschool, Inc.
Early help makes a difference is more than a slogan. Its about 3 and 4 year olds with, special needs, learning with laughter and love!
We opened our doors on May 22, 1989 with one classroom and six students. Since our inception, we have met the needs of thousands of preschool students with disabilities and provided support to their families.
The mission of Small Wonder is to help each child reach their maximum potential by providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. We believe that children can learn through meaningful and relevant experiences within a developmental and creative curriculum. Our goal is to help kids become active and engaged participants in learning, building the foundation for success in life.