Teacher - Early Elementary Special Education

Quest Inc. • Orlando, FL

15h

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. 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 with either emphasis in Special Education or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• 2+ years of teaching experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Education with either emphasis in Special Education or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Florida State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area
• Experience with ABA

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

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more!
• Quest, Inc. provides 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees