Special Education Teacher Jobs

Every day, more and more children are being diagnosed with developmental delays and learning problems. And, every day, the need for qualified, compassionate special education teachers grows more intense. At ProCare Therapy, we understand how valuable special education teachers like you are, and we help thousands of great professionals turn that value into exciting jobs. We also value your commitment and your future, and we show it by offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing career support.

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities

Special education teachers work with children and students with varying disabilities. These disabilities can be physical, mental, emotional or learning. These teachers create and adapt lessons in subjects like math, writing, reading, and many more. Special education teachers also create Individualized Education Programs, assess students’ progress, supervise teaching assistants, and collaborate with other school professionals.

Special Education Teacher Requirements

The requirements to become a special education teacher are similar to those of becoming a general education teacher. At a minimum, special education teachers need a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or another subject such as math or science. Every state requires public school educators to be licensed and certified. The specifics of these certifications vary by state, so make sure to check with your state's regulatory laws.

Special Education Teacher Job Outlook

Typically special education teachers make more on average than general education teachers. As for the future of the special education teacher job, between 2016 and 2026 there are expected to be 33,300 new jobs, which is roughly an 8% growth in the occupation.

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4th Grade Inclusion

  • Louisville, Mississippi
  • Schools - Special Education Teacher
  • 3/18/2024
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Job Summary

Do you have a goal of facilitating the best academic experience for special needs children? Join our team as a special education teacher and help our institution provide outstanding coursework to all students, including those with learning disabilities or other special needs. 
Become part of a team that includes our special education instructors and assistants, classroom teachers, guidance counselors, administrative staff and social workers to provide the best environment for each student.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide academic instruction to special needs students in a variety of subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, repetition or phonetics.
  • Create individualized programs for students based on their specific needs to promote learning and social development.
  • Communicate educational plans to parents, teachers, administrators, social workers and others involved with the student’s progress.
  • Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification to instruct students in socially acceptable behavior to reduce incidents and maintain order.
  • Keep records of all special needs students that adhere to local, state and federal guidelines to remain compliant.
  • Coordinate with teachers to modify the curriculum to provide a more effective learning environment for special needs students to improve their potential.
  • Administer tests to assist in diagnosing certain learning disabilities and to monitor the progress of each student.
  • Instruct students in one or more subjects using discussions, lectures, demonstrations and other instructional tools to improve their grasp on the subject matter.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a special education teacher
  • Valid teaching credentials in MS

Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Mental Health Resources

If interested, please email heather.mortensen@procaretherapy.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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