Special Education Teacher Jobs

Job Title: Education Supervisor/Coordinator Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. Location: Silver Springs, FL Description: Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a leader in therapeutic educational programs for at-risk youth, seeks an Education Coordinator. As an Education Coordinator at one of our programs, you'll help children go beyond the limitations of textbooks and rigid lesson plans. It's an extraordinary opportunity to implement student curricula, ensure the development of balanced educational programs, and improve the quality of the learning process program-wide. You will supervise teaching staff, establish education goals for youth entering our facility, and work to reintegrate program graduates into local school systems. Must be knowledgeable of IEPs, Title 1, and initial teacher licenser programs. Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Education; Masters in Education preferred. Two years successful teaching experience required. Supervision in special education and special education certification preferred. Current state special education certification required. EOE, M/W/D/V, Drug Free Workplace!

Job Title: Teacher Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. Location: Candor, NC Description: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc., a leader for over 40 years in therapeutic programs for youth at risk is seeking a creative Teacher looking to make a difference at our Therapeutic Wilderness Program. As a teacher you will provide educational experiences to all students who are involved in the therapeutic portion of the camping program through group and individualized instruction, and to ensure that students identified as exceptional students have educational involvement in accordance with their IEP's. Provide consultation to the transitional classroom teacher, as needed. Consult with counselor/teachers to ensure that formal educational focus is directed toward ensuring academic benefits of core program activities. Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Education preferred. Teaching certification appropriate to State of North Carolina requirements. Two years successful teaching experience preferred. Must have desire to work with at risk youth. Must show proficiency in analytical, verbal, and writing skills. Also must possess skills in creativity and critical judgment. Please visit us online: www.eckerd.org EOE, DFWP

Job Title: Director, Early Intervention and Prevention Services Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. Location: Cocoa, FL Description: Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a leader in providing therapeutic progams to at-risk youth and families is seeking a Director for our Early Intervention and Prevention programs. Eckerd Early Intervention and Prevention Services are designed to increase social competence among elementary school youth while reducing factors that place youth at risk for involvement in drug and alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency. This position will be located in Cocoa, FL. Purpose Responsible for overall management of early intervention and prevention programs, including operation plans; contractual compliance; fiscal management; fundraising; supervision of staff and volunteers; program direction; development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, short and long term goals; all data collection activities; quality improvement practices; budget management and fund development; and meeting program outcome objectives. Duties * Identify, create and maintain an integrated program for the targeted population and place emphasis on creating partnerships among the youth and their families, schools and community. * Oversee the recruitment, screening, appointment and orientation of positive mentors. * Collaborate with community groups and representatives on recruitment strategies for potential mentors. * Provide for ongoing training and supervision of Program staff and mentors to ensure that aspects of the program are delivered as intended and in a manner that benefits each recipient of service. * Plan, arrange and deliver family/community involvement activities designed to stabilize youth's daily functioning. * Ensure the accurate and timely collection, documentation and reporting of assessment and evaluative data. * Participate in ongoing professional training and in-service education in the areas of prevention and early intervention strategies for youth and families at the onset of trouble. * Design and maintain culturally sensitive prevention services. * Develop and maintain collaboration between EYA and local school boards to ensure early identification of youth possible. * Establish and ensure cooperative relations with targeted service schools. * Ensure the development and delivery of curriculum to target youth consistent with program goals and objectives. * Provide ongoing training and support to mentors. * Ensure match and assign appropriate mentor to each youth receiving services. * Monitor frequency and content of the mentor/buddy meetings. * Establish advisory board and meet with the board regularly. * Involve parents in initial planning stages of the program. * Provide parent support groups/events as stipulated in contract. . * Provide frequent contact with parents through phone calls, home visits or newsletters. * Maintain database for use in tracking both implementation and outcome data. Ensure timely reporting of outcomes for annual reports. * Implement action plan for Quality Improvement Issues. * Be accountable for budget planning and accountability. * Ensure licensure standards are consistently met. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in human services or related field strongly preferred. Five to seven years of progressively responsible and directly related experiences including direct care, case management, program evaluation, and program management experiences.

Job Title: Teacher Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. Location: Boomer, NC Description: Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc., a leader for over 40 years in therapeutic programs for youth at risk is seeking a creative Teacher looking to make a difference at our Therapeutic Wilderness Program. As a teacher you will provide educational experiences to all students who are involved in the therapeutic portion of the camping program through group and individualized instruction, and to ensure that students identified as exceptional students have educational involvement in accordance with their IEP's. Provide consultation to the transitional classroom teacher, as needed. Consult with counselor/teachers to ensure that formal educational focus is directed toward ensuring academic benefits of core program activities. Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Education preferred. Teaching certification appropriate to State of North Carolina requirements. Two years successful teaching experience preferred. Must have desire to work with at risk youth. Must show proficiency in analytical, verbal, and writing skills. Also must possess skills in creativity and critical judgment. EOE, DFWP

Job Title: Current High School Special Education Teacher looking for a change Company: Location: Louisville, KY Description: I am a current Special Education teacher with Master's degree. I have been teaching math at the high school level now for 10 years. I have been working with struggling students in the areas of pre-algebra, Algebra I and Geometry. I am looking for a change out of the public school setting. I devote all that I can to my teaching...and it has started to take its toll on me and my family. I am looking for a change. I am willing to tutor or even babysit starting this summer and into the following school year. If I qualify for any other opportunities, please contact as I may be interested.

Job Title: High School Special Education Teacher Company: Location: El Paso, TX Description: A. Role and Purpose: The Special Education Teacher is involved in the coordination and delivery of educational services to students with disabilities as defined by Section 3 of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.B. Qualifications:1. Education, Licenses or CertificationsTEA Special Education Certification required (9-12) 2. Special Knowledge, Skills, and Experience a. Minimum of two years school district teaching experience required b. Teaching experience in the in the field of special education preferred. c. At least two years of work experience with special education populations required. d. Must have good working knowledge of and experience with programmatic and legal requirements for special education programs including the areas of special education. e. Good program reporting skills f. Excellent inter-personal skills g. Good computer skills preferred h. Must be familiar with related state and federal statutes, policies and regulations as well as have familiarity with the state and federal waiver policies and procedure. C. Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:1. Helps the school implement a special education program that addresses the following provision of services, i.e.; Child Find, Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD), Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and insuring due process and services for students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). 2. Insures curriculum has a plan for dealing with students with learning, physical and emotional disabilities.3. Prepares and attends ARDs and manifest hearings and confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social worker, and others to develop an individual education program for each special education student.4. Identifies or develops learning materials geared to each student?s abilities and interest. 5. Instructs students, using generally acceptable special educational strategies and techniques, to improve sensory-motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development.6. Works with campus administrator and teachers to identify students who may be in need of special educational services.Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: $160.00 / DAYMaximum Pay: $223.00 / DAYAdditional Pay Details: The Paso Del Norte Academy is a public, open-enrollment charter high school and a TRS eligible employer. Health Insurance premiums are paid by the charter district to TRS ActiveCare and is adminitered by Blue Cross Blue Shiled of Texas.Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: Days (First)Additional Workweek Details: This job is a 187-days per year position with winter, spring and summer breaks.Benefits: 1. Medical/Health Insurance Plan2. Other Insurance Plans3. Other Paid Leave4. Retirement Plan5. Sick Leave6. Vacation LeaveVeterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No

Job Title: Secondary Special Education Teachers Company: Carbondale Area School District Location: Carbondale, PA Description: Secondary Special Educaiton TeachersEducation SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Carbondale Area School District is seeking applicants for the following positions: Two Secondary Special Education Teachers. Pennsylvania Certification in Special Education as well as Certification or Highly Qualified Status in English, Language Arts or Reading is required for both positions. Applicants should submit standard teaching application, a copy of Pennsylvania certification and clearances to Dr. Dominick Famularo, Superintendent of Schools, Carbondale Area School District, 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbonda.e, PA 18407 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED

Job Title: The Best High School Special Education Coordinator/Teacher in the Country Company: MATCH Charter Public School Location: Boston, MA Description: The MATCH School---a high-performing charter school in Boston--is looking for a high school special education coordinator/teacher to start in fall 2010. Our current Special Education Teacher/Coordinator is really awesome. We lover her. But she is moving to California. We need to find someone equally amazing to take her place. We're seeking someone with a "No Excuses" approach, someone who relishes the challenge of "turning around" kids who tend to arrive with both low academic skills and low effort in their previous schools; someone who believes that ALL students deserve to be held to high academic expectations and given huge amounts of support to reach those expectations. We look for 2+ years of full-time teaching experience Expect to work 55+ We like phrases like "relentless work ethic." We buy one another lots of coffee. We think we collectively have a good sense of humor (admittedly on the dorky side), so we covet that in others. We seek a commitment of 3 years. Learn more about MATCH here: www.matchschool.org. We seek a diverse workforce. MATCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MATCH is committed to equal opportunity to staff and applicants in all areas of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other area protected by federal, state or local law. MATCH is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individuals employment.