SY26-27 Special Education Teacher (Autism) - East End Campus
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher works with students in small-group or one-to-one sessions, inside or outside the classroom, during morning and afternoon work blocks according to the hours specified in each student’s IEP. Under the direction of the Campus Director of Special Education, the teacher provides specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities, delivers academic interventions, participates in parent education and conferences, writes Individualized Education Plans, and maintains documentation and assessments. The role focuses on students with autism, though the teacher may also work with children with other disabilities. The teacher will help plan for the anticipated opening of the school’s first self-contained classroom in SY27-28 and serve as its lead teacher. Lead classroom teachers at this Montessori school must be Montessori-certified; the teacher will enroll in Montessori training through a payment agreement with Lee Montessori.
Requirements
- Meet state educational requirements; preferably hold a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility requirements, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I and II.
- Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities, particularly autism.
- At least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public setting.
- Willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum to close the achievement gap for students.
- Firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.
- Montessori certification is required for lead classroom teachers; the teacher will enroll in Montessori training through a payment agreement with Lee Montessori.
Nice To Haves
- A valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education.
- At least 2 years of classroom experience in a public setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement engaging instruction based on each student’s IEP goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator to provide push-in and pull-out services.
- Prepare the classroom environment to meet students’ needs and interests.
- Develop materials for targeted instruction.
- Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Serve on the school’s student support team.
- Assist with and participate in school functions, including open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
- Prepare documents and reports for parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other meetings requested by parents or school administration.
- Write high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner.
- Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
- Complete progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on schedule.
- Participate in assessment-related training.
- Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.
- Participate in planning for the anticipated SY27-28 opening of the first self-contained classroom and serve as its lead teacher.
- Enroll in Montessori training through a payment agreement with Lee Montessori.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
