Special Education Teacher

About This Role

This Special Education Teacher role involves developing and implementing individualized education plans for students, collaborating with various staff and parents, and adapting teaching strategies to foster an inclusive learning environment. The position is for the 26/27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s unique needs
• Collaborate with general education teachers, parents, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instructional approaches accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Foster a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages student engagement and growth
• Ensure compliance with all relevant educational policies and legal requirements
• Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions, and school activities to enhance instructional effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Must hold active state teaching certification with Special Education Endorsement issued by DOE
• Must have experience with IEPs

Benefits

• Higher compensation
• Access to unlimited, complimentary CEUs through Med Bridge that count towards licensing and additional education hours
• Work-life balance with contracts up to 40 hours per week, workdays ending mid-late afternoon, and weekends off
• Employee advocate support
• Options post contract: extend, convert to a permanent employee, or find a new job
• Paid sick time (accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked)
• Paid company housing (pets are welcome) or a generous housing stipend
• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Continued insurance coverage over the summer, if qualified
• Generous 401k match
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable

Important Details

• Schedule: up to 40 hours per week, with weekends off

About the Company

Aya Education helps secure teaching jobs for educators, offering support and benefits to enable them to focus on providing care for students.