Special Education Teacher - Goshen, Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a dynamic role designed for a dedicated Special Education Teacher passionate about meaningful connections and measurable progress. This full-time contract opportunity offers the chance to guide and empower a small group of K-12 students with significant cognitive impairments. You’ll serve as the lead educator, shaping individualized learning experiences that nurture growth and foster achievement within a supportive school environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certification in Special Education (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience working with students with significant cognitive impairments
• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and IEP development
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and support staff
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership abilities
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom atmosphere

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead instruction for a caseload of 12 K-12 students, adapting curriculum to address diverse cognitive needs
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs), ensuring goals are met and progress is documented
• Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom culture, using evidence-based strategies tailored to individual strengths and challenges
• Coordinate and collaborate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and related service providers to support comprehensive student development
• Communicate regularly with families, providing updates on progress and supporting parent engagement
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in special education

This role provides the fulfillment that comes from making a real impact on the lives of students and their families. If you are passionate about creating accessible, inspiring learning environments and excited to lead an instructional team, we invite you to apply and inspire the difference you want to see in education.

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