Teacher - Early Elementary Special Education

Quest Inc.•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here! At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Within this role you will oversee early elementary (i.e. Pre-K-1st) grade level academics, in addition to helping students develop classroom readiness and executive functioning skills. With a strong focus on small ratios and meeting students where they are. Our goal is to help prepare younger students for their next steps in an academic-focused environment. The individual in this role will be hired for the 2026 - 2027 school year: approximate start date of mid-July 2026.

Requirements

B.S. in Education (M.S. highly preferred) with either emphasis in Special Education or Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA).
2+ years of teaching experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
Florida State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area (highly preferred)
Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future
Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ABA is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Creates daily lesson plans and supplemental learning activities for students based on national, local and school standards.
Differentiate lessons to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of ability, instructional level, or level of interest in the subject.
Establishes an effective classroom management system (i.e., routines, transitions, expectations, individual and/or group contingencies, etc.)
Implements curriculum content, including individual and group modifications, independently.
Coordinates additional curriculum resource needs with Lead Teacher.
Manages children who are assigned and ensure their safety.
Assist with the supervision and training of Assistant Teachers.
Assists with initial assessments of prospective students.
Delivers high quality, engaging instruction in the form of direct teaching, demonstrations, and independent practice. Conducts group and individual teaching sessions for students as scheduled.
Actively participates in the development of IEP goals and programs for assigned students utilizing data from assessments, progress reporting and other methods to set individualized goals in assigned subject area(s). Attends all IEP meetings as required.
Evaluates student performance on skills established by the standards through direct observation and daily data collection, as well as curriculum-based assessments.
Identifies acquisition deficits/barriers and develops strategies to remedy them.
Monitors acquisition and deceleration programs, and the attendant data.
Makes changes in acquisition and deceleration programs that are timely and linked to an assessment.
Completes all reports as required.

Benefits

Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.
Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career