Teacher - Special Education K-12

About our agency:

The Arc of South Florida Inc. is a nonprofit private agency serving the community since 1953. Our mission is to ensure the rights of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through effective advocacy and to provide specialized programs and services to help clients lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. We believe in the potential of each individual's ability to live, work, learn and play in their communities. Are you looking for a job where what you do makes an impact in your community? Are you seeking a position that makes you feel good about the work you do every day and where you know you are making a difference, even behind the scenes? Working at The Arc is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, passion, and commitment to helping people with disabilities, families, and the community, you might be what we are looking for.

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles, methods special needs and disabilities.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for progression.
• Completes Individual Student Educational Plans at required intervals.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors all the school facility with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in elementary education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Education or related subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years previous teaching experience with school aged children preferred.
• Thorough understanding of teaching practices and the best practices of education.
• Desire to teach elementary school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times without assistance.
• Must be able to move around the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

What we offer:

• Professional Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement
• Life Insurance
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• Retirement Plan
• Family-friendly environment
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
The Arc of South Florida, Inc. follows all DCF and CDC guidelines for COVID safety.

EEOC:

The Arc of South Florida Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.