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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
You will also:
Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities Plan and facilitate arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and hands-on educational experiences Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, snacks, and transitions Support children with potty training and other age-appropriate personal-care routines Encourage language development, independence, positive peer interactions, and emotional growth Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience Communicate professionally with families regarding classroom activities and student development Follow all school policies and applicable licensing requirements related to health, safety, and student supervision What We're Looking For 12 semester (or 18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community Experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting preferred Deep patience, nurturing instincts, and a genuine love for infants and early learning Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with both children and families Reliable, collaborative, and committed to high-quality care and education To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance