High School Special Education Teacher

WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Lunch on most school days

JOB SUMMARY

Eastside Catholic School is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year to join our special education team. This position serves as a member of both the Options Program and the Learning Support Department.

The Options Program supports students with mild to moderate intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities. We are seeking a passionate educator who is deeply committed to helping students develop the functional, academic and adaptive skills needed to thrive and live as independently as possible within their communities. Coursework is individualized and may include Reading, Literature, Math, Science, Careers, Communications and Social Skills, Social Studies, Health, Music Therapy, History, Religious Studies and Technology.

In addition to Options Program teaching responsibilities, this position will also support the Learning Support Department, which provides accommodation and academic support for students with documented learning differences.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and a deep belief in the dignity and potential of every student.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, procure and prepare individualized instructional curriculum, instructional materials and lesson plans according to a student’s learning needs
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, learning targets and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Collaborate with department staff members, parents and students to develop and monitor learning goals
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities and classroom materials tailored to a student’s learning styles and needs
• Employ multiple instructional techniques, methods and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Establish and manage student behavior and apply intervention strategies in the classroom and schoolhouse
• Employ and maintain a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect aligned with school policies and procedures.
• Proctor assessments for students with learning accommodations 
• Assist in preparing and updating learning support plans
• Support Academic Resources classes as directed

• Deep commitment to working with students with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Experience providing specialized learning experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional and social growth
• Familiarity with and ability to provide a positive learning environment, encouraging students learning and inquiry through interactions that stretch development of skills, concepts, language acquisition, communication skills and concentration
• Demonstrated experience modifying and adapting a broad range of curricula to meet all cognitive levels
• Collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn assistive and emerging technologies
• Commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and belonging

Education and experience

• Bachelor's  degree or higher with a focus in special education 
• Proven experience teaching at the high school level in special education
• Special education teaching certificate preferred
• A master’s degree in special education is preferred