SPED Teacher $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Bucyrus, OH

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The Special Education Teacher diagnoses and addresses learning, social, and emotional skill gaps; collaborates with school teams and families; and delivers personalized guidance using SESI’s evidence-based instructional models and positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The role works in diverse educational settings with smaller class sizes and support services for students. SESI offers career pathways and professional development, paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, and a benefits suite that includes comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program, mental health support, and fertility and family-building benefits. The posted salary range is USD $50,000–$60,000 per year, and the posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling 50 pounds or more.
Skill in fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet students’ needs.
Develop and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Maintain student documents, including individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while they travel to and from locations within the school.