We are looking for a compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience teaching students with special needs. The ideal candidate will be patient, innovative, and organized.
To be successful as a Special Education Teacher you should be committed to helping students, offering support to overcome practical obstacles to their learning.
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
- Facilitating lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student's disability.
- Providing support for students both academically and personally where necessary.
- Respecting students and treating them with dignity in the learning environment.
- Preparing lessons in advance with the needs of learners in mind.
- Designing activities to achieve the learning goals of the students.
Special Education Teacher Requirements: * A bachelor's degree in education.
- Previous experience working with students with special needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
- Specialization in Special Education would be advantageous.
- Facilitating reading/writing workshopsWORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this position, the employee is typically exposed to normal office conditions where the noise level is moderately quiet.
TRAVEL:
Minimal travel is required for this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel, or operate standard computers and other office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds including sample coolers and other equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY:
Employees are expected to comply with all safety policies and practices of Maria Montessori International Academy. Employees are required to follow the safety rules, policies, and practices that govern the specific working site.
EEO:
Maria Montessori International Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Maria Montessori International Academy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Zionsville, IN 46077: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,690.74 - $79,608.37 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- 6th grade
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- School
Ability to Relocate:
- Zionsville, IN 46077: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person