Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher will provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs.

The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

1. In cooperation with other members of the school team, assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students.
2. Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply TCI or approved de-escalation techniques appropriate to the situation at hand; ask for assistance when warranted through appropriate procedures and keep other academic and clinical treatment staff appraised of inappropriate behaviors.
3. Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
4. Ensure confidentiality regarding students is in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
5. Develop or assist in developing IEPs, test ability levels and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.

The Credentials necessary are as follows:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
    Active teacher’s licensure/certification required
2. Minimum 21 years of age
3. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Corporate driving requirements.