Aspiring SPED Educator: Training & Impact

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a SPED teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in a district setting. You will design and implement instructional plans, use data to guide instruction, and collaborate with families and school teams to drive outcomes.

The role emphasizes applying PBIS strategies and maintaining safe, engaging classrooms with a focus on growth in academic, social, and emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and valid teaching certification preferred.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a SPED teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in a district setting. You will design and implement instructional plans, use data to guide instruction, and collaborate with families and school teams to drive outcomes.

The role emphasizes applying PBIS strategies and maintaining safe, engaging classrooms with a focus on growth in academic, social, and emotional skills.