Special Education Teacher, Weekdays, The Lourie Center School

About the role

The Lourie Center School, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks a Special Education Teacher to support exceptional students. The school focuses on improving social and emotional health through prevention, intervention, education, research, and training.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of exceptional students' needs, curriculum, and special education techniques to support student success.
• Instruct students in assigned subjects using various methodologies tailored to individual student needs.
• Create and present diagnostic findings, progress reports, and educational plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance student success.
• Implement and evaluate instructional programs based on special education standards.

Requirements

• Experience with instructional program design and implementation for exceptional students.
• Firm knowledge of local school systems and state curricula.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Bachelor’s degree in special education preferred, with 2 years of teaching experience in early childhood/elementary special education.
• Certified by MSDE for a provisional or standard I teacher certificate.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic knowledge of child and adolescent development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood methodology relevant to Lourie School operations.
• Ability to measure and improve student academic and behavioral outcomes.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The Lourie Center School offers:

• Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution and match.
• Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and various insurance types.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.

Pay

$57,606.24 - $83,532.80 annually

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends full vaccination for COVID-19 before employment. Applicants may be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is prohibited. Medical marijuana use is not accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Support Center HR Office

For requests regarding reasonable accommodations due to disability or religious belief, contact the Support Center HR Office.