Special Education Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Denton, MD

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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 outside a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The organization serves more than 7,000 students in partnership with over 600 school districts nationwide. The Special Education Teacher diagnoses and addresses students’ learning, social, and emotional skill gaps; provides personalized guidance in collaboration with school teams and families; and delivers SESI evidence-based learning and instructional models, including its CASE positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The role works in diverse educational settings and smaller classes, using individualized instruction and student support services to help students progress. The posted salary range is USD $46,000–$52,000 per year.

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, in response to student needs.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Fine motor skills for helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
Ability to remain calm and composed in physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, build 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 documentation, including IEPs, BIPs, incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Track and document student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from locations within the school.