What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Springtime School?
Job description
As a Special Education teacher at Potential Inc.'s private Springtime School , you will oversee individualized education programs for K-12 (ages 6-21) students who have been diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities. Our teachers establish a positive educational environment, which includes developing, implementing, and relating the daily activities and special needs of the students to the core curriculum, by utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Collaborate with other disciplines (on-site SLP, OT, and Behavior Analysts) to encourage the best possible educational outcomes.
- Assess student's individual needs, create and implement instructional programs for students
- Be able to learn and utilize different assessments and evidence-based teaching techniques based on Applied Behavior Analysis
- Have an opportunity to work in a small classroom setting (3-6 students) where each student is assigned a registered behavior technician and the focus is working collaboratively with behavior technicians and a behavior analyst (if applicable) on meeting educational goals.
- Work for a supportive administration that prioritizes work-life balance and professional development
Why Potential?
Potential is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist individuals with autism in reaching their full educational, social, and emotional potential by applying and developing innovative evidence-based approaches. We are a small organization driven by our values and dedication to making meaningful changes in the lives of our clients. This means we work together as a team, collaborating to problem solve, supporting one another in all that we do, and remaining current with research guiding best practices in our field.
At Potential , you will enjoy being part of a close-knit team. We offer the opportunity for continuous professional development as well as clinical supervision and mentorship from teachers, who are also certified as BCBAs. You will further your education by attending training paid for by the organization and will have the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of ABA.
We offer the benefits of a big business with the feel of a small company. Benefits include paid time off and paid holidays, medical package (health / dental / vision), basic and voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, AFLAC, pet insurance, tuition discounts at partner schools, an employee assistance program, an employee referral program, and a 403b retirement savings plan.
What sets the Springtime School at Potential apart?
The ideal candidate should :
Qualifications
Required Certificates / Licenses / Clearances
Potential believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We follow state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.
We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Employment Type : Full Time
Years Experience : 3 - 5 years
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000 Annual
Bonus / Commission : No
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000