SPED Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Loveland, 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 SPED Teacher identifies and addresses students’ learning, social, and emotional skill gaps; collaborates with school teams and families; and delivers personalized guidance using evidence-based instructional models and positive behavioral interventions. The role works in diverse educational settings, including smaller classes, and supports students in reaching their potential.

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.
Skill in fine motor tasks, including 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 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 records and documents, 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 when moving to and from locations within the school.