Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Do you have a goal of facilitating the best academic experience for special needs children? Join our team as a special education teacher and help our institution provide outstanding coursework to all students, including those with learning disabilities or other special needs.
Become part of a team that includes our special education instructors and assistants, classroom teachers, guidance counselors, administrative staff and social workers to provide the best environment for each student.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to special needs students in a variety of subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, repetition or phonetics.
• Create individualized programs for students based on their specific needs to promote learning and social development.
• Communicate educational plans to parents, teachers, administrators, social workers and others involved with the students progress.
• Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification to instruct students in socially acceptable behavior to reduce incidents and maintain order.
• Keep records of all special needs students that adhere to local, state and federal guidelines to remain compliant.
• Coordinate with teachers to modify the curriculum to provide a more effective learning environment for special needs students to improve their potential.
• Administer tests to assist in diagnosing certain learning disabilities and to monitor the progress of each student.
• Instruct students in one or more subjects using discussions, lectures, demonstrations and other instructional tools to improve their grasp on the subject matter.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in special education or related field
• 3-5 years experience as a special education teacher
• Valid IowaSpecial Education Credentials

Job Benefits

• Weekly Paycheck
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Travel Assistance
• Mental Health Resources
• Pet Insurance

If interested, please email heather.mortensen@procaretherapy.com. I look forward to speaking with you!