Join Atlantis Academy as a Special Education Teacher and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with diverse learning needs. You'll lead innovative instructional processes in a collaborative environment, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations
Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies
Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports
Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment
Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches
Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software
Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)
Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials
Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices
Responding openly and constructively to feedback from evaluations
Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study
Meet all FL state teaching license and/or certification requirements
Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction, preferably in a special education classroom setting
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and/or emotional disturbance
Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a FL state special education instruction credential preferred (Mild/Mod)
Prior experience highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision PlansFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling SessionsCompany Paid Life & Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsAccrual-based Paid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule401k Retirement Saving PlanOpportunities for Growth & Development