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Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Goodwin RecruitingCranston, RI, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher – High School

Make a meaningful impact by teaching and supporting students with severe and profound developmental challenges in a dynamic, inclusive environment. This role offers the opportunity to create individualized learning plans, collaborate with a dedicated team, and foster growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid school vacation weeks plus an additional week of vacation
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Certified by the Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher
  • Willingness to pursue emergency certification as needed
  • Strong ability to develop and implement IEP goals and objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with parents, staff, and students
  • Must Haves

  • Assess student functioning through observations, testing, and collaboration with colleagues
  • Develop weekly individualized lesson plans aligned with IEP goals
  • Train and supervise teacher assistants in both academic and physical classroom tasks
  • Integrate therapies (PT, OT, speech, nutrition, behavior plans) into the classroom to support student growth
  • Provide inclusive settings such as community-based vocational programming and collaborative opportunities with peers without disabilities
  • Maintain daily communication with parents and caregivers about student progress
  • Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience developing community-based learning opportunities
  • Familiarity with alternate assessments and state standards
  • Ability to foster meaningful family engagement through home / school connections
  • Strong organizational skills to manage reporting, progress notes, and evaluations
  • Collaborative mindset with a passion for creating inclusive, student-focused learning environments
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