Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. Develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support students’ academic and social growth. The role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year in Logan, Iowa, at $40–$50 per hour. The posting mentions both an Iowa teaching certificate and, under required qualifications, a valid Illinois teaching certificate, each with a Special Education endorsement. Point Quest Group provides special education services in partnership with school districts. Its support model includes regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house directors without caseloads, as well as local office support backed by a national organization. The role involves developing and adapting instruction to students’ IEP goals and needs, implementing classroom behavior supports, leading IEP processes, tracking student progress, collaborating with families and service providers, and supporting assistive technology and augmentative communication. Physical demands include frequent reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations, and working in moderate to high noise levels. The environment may include occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Requirements
- Valid teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement; the posting refers to an Iowa certificate in the role summary and an Illinois certificate in the required qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance, as applicable by state.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Special Education is strongly preferred.
- 2–5 years of experience working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs.
- Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with IEP documentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards.
- Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs.
- Implement and manage the classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication.
- Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
- Attend and lead IEP meetings, write updates, and maintain compliant documentation.
- Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals.
- Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies.
- Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
Benefits
- CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Spread pay option.
- Paid sick time.
- Life and short-term disability insurance.
- Quarterly appreciation gifts.
- Online lending library.
- Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house directors without caseloads.
- Local office support with the resources of a national organization.
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Job Type
Full-time
