Special Education Teacher - Private Day School

Lilac City Behavioral Services is seeking a highly qualified and motivated teacher to help launch our second on-site Special Education program Lilac Learning Center in Vancouver, WA. This third location of our one-of-a-kind WA program will open Fall of 2024 and serves students with moderate to severe disabilities with an instructional focus on communication skills, adaptive behavior, life skills and community-based instruction. Come join our team and provide Special Education services in an environment that is designed to support making an impact.
Certificated
Full Time $70-90,000 per year plus quarterly bonus program and annual profit sharing plan
Bonus program may pay up to an additional $5,600 per year!
Additional classroom supply budget provided
Salary-Exempt
Self Contained Lilac Learning Center Classroom
Start Date: Immediately
Caseload: Up to 12 students with the support of a Full Time Behavior Analyst
School Year: Year-round program, 210-215 days/year
Benefits:

•  Competitive Salary and PTO
•  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability Insurances
•  401K with company match and profit sharing plan
• Supervision provided for candidates seeking certification in ABA
•  Highly Supported teaching environment with ongoing BCBA support and 1:1 staff for all students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis Seeking further education in Special Education and/or Applied Behavior Analysis
• Professional background and/or professional training in working with children with moderate to severe disabilities ages 3-21
•  Professional background and/or professional training in working with children who exhibit severe/challenging behavior
• Professional background working with children to teach functional communication skills both vocally and using AAC devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors or Masters degree
• Must hold or qualify for a Washington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Training or willingness to be trained in QBS Safety Care de-escalation and crisis management techniques including physical management / restraint & isolation procedures

Duties / Performance:

• Demonstrated professional training and/or successful prior experience in the field of Special Education including student assessment, development and implementation of specially designed instruction & IEPs, progress monitoring and team decision making / collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with moderate-severe disabilities
•  Ability to develop and implement IEPs that address student strengths and needs while aligning to WA state standards
• Ability to coordinate with other staff members in the provision of student IEP services
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with parents and include them in the IEP / educational process
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate, establish rapport, and work effectively with children and youth, parents, staff, community members and administrative personnel.
•  Ability to provide instruction in a variety of settings including individual, small group, classroom and community based instruction 
• Ability to train and provide immediate supervision to certified behavior technicians working 
• Maintain confidentiality and other ethical responsibilities.
•  Other duties as assigned

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