Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing a success-oriented learning and/or skills-building experience for designated students. The candidate for this position must possess strong behavior management skills, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of the youth that we serve. Candidates also must be able to work effectively as a member of the treatment team.

The Special Education Teacher demonstrates strong classroom/learning environment and management skills using boundaries and rules to promote students’ self-management and responsibility, and is adept at behavior management and recognizing the need for prevention, intervention and problem-solving techniques. The person in this position is an adult role model for students and colleagues in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of professional relationships with others. As a member of an interdisciplinary team and child advocate, the Special Education Teacher demonstrates (on the job) a broad understanding of students’ educational, social and personal challenges and capabilities, and also demonstrates a commitment to quality through the effective use of resources including and not limited to time, materials, technology and personnel.