Special Education Teacher

Category Schools - Special Education Teacher Job Type Contract Step into a vital role guiding and inspiring students with significant support needs in a welcoming K-8 school setting. As the Intensive Learning Community Lead Teacher, you'll work in a self-contained classroom designed for up to 10 children who require substantial, individualized support. You'll partner with and oversee a dedicated team of 2-3 aides, fostering an environment centered on structure, consistency, and compassion. Your classroom will be a place where students with autism and diverse abilities thrive, using a variety of supports to communicate, socialize, develop adaptive skills, learn academics, and grow their motor skills. You'll play a key part in shaping the learning experience, integrating routines and predictability while remaining flexible and understanding to adapt to each child's unique needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

Valid Special Education teaching certification Experience working with K-8 students with significant disabilities is highly preferred Strong background supporting students with autism and knowledge of evidence-based interventions Familiarity with communication supports, including AAC devices and visual supports Experience supervising aides or classroom staff is a plus Demonstrated ability to create and maintain highly structured, nurturing environments

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and coordinate the efforts of 2-3 classroom aides Develop and implement individualized instructional and behavioral support Design and facilitate structured classroom routines Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams Maintain thorough documentation of student progress and goals Foster communication and adaptive skills development, using supports like AAC devices Adapt academics and activities to match each student's abilities This contract opportunity runs from August 3, 2026, to June 4, 2027, at a single site, offering a meaningful chance to make a genuine impact every day. If you are passionate about special education and are ready to take on a leadership role where you can shape young lives, apply today to help create a supportive and empowering classroom community. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled