Special Education Teacher

*Make Your IMPACT! Growing Together! We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a positive impact on our students to join our Team!*

*Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):*

* Service delivery for students under Teacher's supervision
* Development of Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
* Preparation of quarterly reports on objectives contained in IEP
* Preparation and implementation of lesson plans from selected content areas in various curricula
* Implementation of behavior development plans as developed by Instructional Supports Review Committee (ISR
* Supervision of Teacher Assistants in classroom
* Maintenance of appropriate professional relationships with superiors, colleagues, and parents
* Maintenance of appropriate professional credentials
* Maintenance of all documentation required by school
* Participation in required professional meetings (ISRC, IEP, staff training, etc.)
* Training of Teacher Assistants in IEP and behavior program implementation
* Performance appraisal and feedback on performance to Teacher Assistants

*Qualifications:*

_Option #1:_

* B.A. or B.S. in Special Education
* Current AL Teaching Certificate

_Option #2:_

* B.A. or B.S. in Special Education
* Application for reciprocity for AL teaching certificate (if certified out-of-state)

_Option #3:_

* B.A. or B.S. within the education field or a human services-related field
* Proof of current admission into an AL Special Education Teacher Certification program
* Interim Employment Certificate (IEC) with The Learning Tree, Inc. (maintenance requirements to be further specified)

*Physical Requirements:*

* Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
* Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal standards

*Benefits:*

* Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Orthodontic Health Insurance -- Company Paid Vision (VSP) and $100,000 life insurance policy through Lincoln Life Insurance
* Salary is negotiable with work experience and education
* Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Account
* Generous Discretionary Leave Policy / Paid Time Off
* Paid Training and Professional Development (Education Assistance available for qualified candidates)
* Possible Part time, flexible schedules and summer positions will be considered in lieu of full time positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 403(b)
* 403(b) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
* Are you at least 19 years of age?
* Are you willing to submit to drug screen for employment?

Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
* Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Required)
* Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person