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Special Education Teacher in Henniker, NH
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver creative, targeted instruction in functional academics, independent living, and community skills tailored to each student. Manage a specialized classroom environment, supporting and directing paraprofessional staff. Develop and maintain comprehensive IEPs, functional goals, and individualized post-secondary transition plans. Foster a classroom culture that emphasizes safety, growth, and student empowerment.Desired Qualifications:
Current and active Special Education Teaching License for the state. Documented experience leading a high school Life Skills or self-contained classroom (resource/general caseload alone does not meet requirements). Strong knowledge of transition planning for high school students and familiarity with adaptive care strategies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and guide paraprofessionals within the classroom. Make a genuine difference by empowering students to achieve greater independence and self-advocacy. If you have direct Life Skills classroom experience and a passion for supporting young adults as they prepare for life beyond high school, this is the role where your expertise creates lasting outcomes. Submit your application today to take this next step in your career. Now is your opportunity to lead and innovate in a vital educational setting—apply now to be considered! #p31Career Insights for Special Education Teacher
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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.
$81,624 / year median in New Hampshire
+4% projected growth