Special Education Teacher- $4,000 Sign On Bonus
Gersh Academy is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for our students at our brand new Bellevue, WA school! Our class sizes are set at 6-8 students per teacher, in order to provide the most personalized learning experience for our students. Main responsibilities include instruction and daily communication with parents and students assigned to you in a school setting and via distance learning.
Special Education Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead daily instructional programs to drive superior student achievement through in school instruction.
- Communicate and interface with parents/caretakers to ensure their child’s successful participation.
- Teachers will access trainings to become familiar with specific software programs and tools used to instruct students and be prepared to utilize digital platforms and tools when applicable.
- Teachers will use motivational skills and strategies to encourage students to learn and keep them engaged in their own education via resources that are appropriate to use as teaching tools.
- Provide daily and weekly lessons plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
- Record daily attendance that will indicate the date, start and end times of classroom instruction.
- Complete required daily session notes that documents the implementation of the daily lesson plan which includes the objective, activity and measurable outcome.
- Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
- Update IEPs/goals as needed.
- Coach and mentor parents to assist and support their child in their daily learning.
- Prepare resources, lesson plans and materials.
- Monitor and document student participation.
- Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Education Teacher Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (preferred)
- Special Education certification (preferred), or willingness to obtain Special Education Certification
- Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities (preferred)
- Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (preferred)
- Experience in assessment and report writing (preferred)
Special Education Teacher Working Conditions
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Monday-Friday / 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff·
- School / Classroom setting
- Candidates should be comfortable teaching online and in the school building
Special Education Teacher Physical Requirements
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI (therapeutic hold) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.
Benefits for Full Time Employees
Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
***Please note, competitive salary considerations for additional education/certification/years of experience!