SPED Teacher $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services•New York, NY

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 SPED 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 position works in diverse educational settings with smaller class sizes and supports students in reaching their potential. The role includes teaching a diverse student population, developing individualized lesson plans, implementing behavior-management strategies, maintaining student records, tracking progress, and supervising students. The work may involve responding to crises and using physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.

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 in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from varied 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 student 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 safety.
Maintain student documents, including IEPs, 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 moving to and from locations within the school.