Special Education Teacher

UHS•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is a provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, serving children, adolescents, and adults in a multidisciplinary care environment. Coastal Harbor Treatment Center offers psychiatric residential treatment and acute inpatient care for children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health needs. Coastal Behavioral Health provides inpatient behavioral healthcare for adults, including a program for military service members, veterans, and their families. The facilities are located in Savannah, Georgia. The Special Education Teacher supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students with diverse learning and behavioral health needs. The teacher works with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized learning experiences suited to each student's abilities and developmental needs, while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive classroom. The role involves creative instruction, positive behavior support, and collaboration with families and clinical professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Valid state teaching certification.
Special Education teaching certification.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized academic programs and lesson plans based on student assessments, abilities, developmental needs, and educational goals.
Create engaging learning experiences using varied instructional techniques, materials, and teaching methods for diverse learning styles and abilities.
Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and other professionals to develop, implement, and monitor IEPs and treatment goals.
Maintain a safe, structured, supportive classroom by establishing clear expectations, reinforcing positive behaviors, and using individualized behavior management strategies.
Monitor student progress through assessments, classroom observations, and documentation, adjusting instruction to support continued growth and achievement.
Build positive, professional relationships with students using appropriate boundaries, effective communication, and consistent role modeling.
Partner with classroom aides and other team members to provide consistent instructional support, student supervision, and implementation of classroom expectations.
Maintain accurate student records, including grades, progress reports, IEP documentation, and behavioral data, and comply with applicable educational and organizational requirements.