Special Education Instructor

Equus•Aguadilla, PR

About The Position

Our Job Corps programs at Equus Workforce Solutions power the nation’s largest residential living initiative, changing the lives of thousands of young adults across the United States and Puerto Rico. More than just a training provider, we serve as a launchpad for possibility—equipping students with academic support, hands-on training, and nationally recognized credentials in today’s most in-demand industries. Every role within Job Corps—whether in administration, instruction, or support services—contributes to building brighter futures and empowering young people to thrive in the workforce and beyond. Our programs go beyond the classroom, fostering social growth, building confidence, and preparing students to become engaged, empowered citizens. Fueled by strong community and industry partnerships, Job Corps is a place where every success story begins—and where lives are changed every day Job Description - Provides special instruction to students in compliance with school-system and program requirements, state and federal regulations. Implements an instructional, therapeutic and skill development program for differentiated learning levels. - Conducts formal and informal assessments of all students. - Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies to include the integration of activities, materials and equipment that align with the accommodations as set in the student's Individual Education Plan. - Plans and supervises assignments for staff members assisting with students. - Establishes and maintains appropriate, open lines of communication with all parties, to include but not limited to students, therapists, school district personnel, parents and co-workers. Attends all required meetings and trainings offered by program. - Completes required documentation within timelines, including recording of grades and attendance. - Abides by and demonstrates the company's Mission, Vision, and Values, through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis. - Modifies lessons to meet different student’s needs in all the courses. - Monitors progress of students with disabilities and assesses the need for changes in the accommodations. - Requests IEPs and other education records for students who need accommodations. Attend RAC meetings and review folders when needed. - Maintains a high degree of discipline in the classroom and reinforces employability skills. - Adequately prepares for classroom instruction. - Provide individual classroom instruction as needed. - Documents student progress for inclusion on the Disability CIS Notes. - Keeps updated file on students’ progress. - Documented students IEP and other documents are placed in students' file. - Monitors and documents student progress throughout the students stay on center - Creates individualized plans including strategies to meet student’s needs and TABE requirements. - Advise staff about required student accommodation plans. - Offers yearly training regarding Disability Program. - Stablishes or coordinate links with pertinent agencies that offer services for individuals with disabilities. - Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum university degree in special education and current state certification as a special education teacher (teaching license) in the state where the service is provided.
Minimum of one year of experience working with children with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 24.
Understanding and knowledge of the provided curriculum, Unique Learning.
Ability to use educational technology and integrate it into classes.
High cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of the student population.
Ability to co-teach and work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Puerto Law 300 Certification.
Puerto Rico driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to locate resources to overcome potential barriers to successful program completion.
Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to work in a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is preferred.
Bilingualism is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides special instruction to students in compliance with school-system and program requirements, state and federal regulations.
Implements an instructional, therapeutic and skill development program for differentiated learning levels.
Conducts formal and informal assessments of all students.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies to include the integration of activities, materials and equipment that align with the accommodations as set in the student's Individual Education Plan.
Plans and supervises assignments for staff members assisting with students.
Establishes and maintains appropriate, open lines of communication with all parties, to include but not limited to students, therapists, school district personnel, parents and co-workers.
Attends all required meetings and trainings offered by program.
Completes required documentation within timelines, including recording of grades and attendance.
Abides by and demonstrates the company's Mission, Vision, and Values, through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.
Modifies lessons to meet different student’s needs in all the courses.
Monitors progress of students with disabilities and assesses the need for changes in the accommodations.
Requests IEPs and other education records for students who need accommodations.
Attend RAC meetings and review folders when needed.
Maintains a high degree of discipline in the classroom and reinforces employability skills.
Adequately prepares for classroom instruction.
Provide individual classroom instruction as needed.
Documents student progress for inclusion on the Disability CIS Notes.
Keeps updated file on students’ progress.
Documented students IEP and other documents are placed in students' file.
Monitors and documents student progress throughout the students stay on center
Creates individualized plans including strategies to meet student’s needs and TABE requirements.
Advise staff about required student accommodation plans.
Offers yearly training regarding Disability Program.
Stablishes or coordinate links with pertinent agencies that offer services for individuals with disabilities.
Performs other duties as assigned