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Certified Lead Teacher - AMIkids Pinellas
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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.
$61,731 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Video:
We Are AMIkids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6e3A8A2nNk)Website:
www.AMIkids.org (http://www.amikids.org/) What you will be doing: Work with program managers to ensure a quality educational component and compliance with all state, local, and contractual education requirements, Complete educational assessments for each youth according to state and local requirements, Develop educational goals for each youth, Monitor youth educational progress throughout enrollment, Ensure all areas of curriculum are in place, Ensure identified youth needing special education are receiving services and services provided are documented according to federal, state, and local requirements, Review lesson plans of all instructional staff to ensure compliance with local School District requirements, Assist other instructors in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching strategies, Instruct youth in assigned classes, Role requirements: Bachelor's degree, State Teacher Certification in core subject areas, preferably with an Exceptional Student Education certificate Two (2) years of experience working with youth