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Special Education Teacher → $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Atlantis Academy

Coral Springs, FL
4 days ago
$42,000 - $52,000

Job Description

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