Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Full-time Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm

SUMMARY

Glenwood’s Allan Cott School is now hiring for a Special Education Teacher to work in a new transition program designed for young adults with autism between the ages of 19 and 21. Glenwood is a highly supportive team environment with a strong focus on constant interdisciplinary collaboration between Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists. This position will also receive training to become a Registered Behavior Technician. Extensive daily support is provided on implementing behavior support plans and classroom wide interventions to promote students’ communication skills and foster independence. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to serve their students and fellow team members through creating a structured and positive learning environment. This is a 12-month teaching position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following and other duties as assigned:

· Instruct individuals and groups in subject area

· Provide specially designed instruction for eligible special education students.

· Plan curriculum and lessons.

· Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior.

· Support objectives and interventions of the educational program.

· Maintain safe, clean, and structured physical environment of the classroom.

· Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress.

· Develop IEPs addressing specific academic, functional, behavioral, and speech needs of students

· Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required. Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office (Excel, and PowerPoint…etc.)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

EXPERIENCE:

· Experience working with special education students

· Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA preferred

EDUCATION: Minimum of a bachelor level degree in education required. Certified to teach Special Education

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must clear all background checks and pre-hire testing (ABI/FBI and Dept. of Human Resources Child Abuse/Neglect Registry clearance…etc.)
• A valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier
• Must be certified or certifiable in agency provided trainings, to include CPR, First Aid, Managing Crisis Safely and Medication Administration Certification

*EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled*