District CARE Team Special Education Teacher

Plainville Community Schools; Plainville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a dedicated CARE Team Special Education Teacher to work in a specialized role supporting students with disabilities. This position combines instructional support with clinical intervention for those in behavioral health crises. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, collaborating with staff, and providing crisis support. Candidates must hold appropriate certification and demonstrate strong skills in crisis intervention and collaboration. This is a crucial role within a team-focused, supportive educational environment in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be eligible for) CT Certification #165: Comprehensive Special Education, K–12.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
• Clear understanding of Special Education law and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, co-responder model and engage with families.
• Strong interpersonal communication for evaluating results in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for students with disabilities in crisis.
• Provide immediate clinical assessment for students experiencing crises.
• Work collaboratively with emergency responders and school staff.
• Mobile Crisis Response: provide on-site clinical assessment and intervention during behavioral health crises.
• Harm Reduction: apply person-centered strategies to reduce reliance on emergency services.
• Collaborative Intervention: partner with emergency responders and school staff to address situations that may not need traditional police or ER intervention.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral health assessment

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

CT Certification #165: Comprehensive Special Education, K–12

Job description

District CARE Team Special Education Teacher JobID: 2872

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/19/2026

District CARE Team Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

The CARE Team Special Education Teacher is a specialized dual-role professional who integrates intensive special education expertise with the Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement (CARE) program. This role serves as a vital educational component of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to students with disabilities who are experiencing behavioral health crises or significant social/emotional challenges.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with building based teams, provide instructional & programmatic support:

• IEP Development & Implementation: develop, align, and modify Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of students in receipt of special education services in crisis
• Data-Driven Programming: Utilize standardized, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data to develop specialized programming and support programmatic recommendations.
• Behavioral Support: Assist students and staff in the proactive implementation of behavior support plans, problem-solving skills, and positive peer interactions.

In collaboration with the CARE Team Social Worker, support clinical & crisis intervention:

• Mobile Crisis Response: Provide immediate, on-site clinical assessment and intervention for students experiencing behavioral health crises within the school or community.
• Harm Reduction: Implement person-centered strategies and self-regulation techniques to improve student outcomes and reduce reliance on emergency department services.
• Collaborative Intervention: Work in direct partnership with emergency responders and school staff to address situations that may not require traditional police or emergency room intervention.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certification: Must hold (or be eligible for) CT Certification #165: Comprehensive Special Education, K–12.
• Expertise in Special Education IEP Development: Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health assessment.
• Legal Knowledge: Clear understanding of Special Education law, research-based interventions, and state/federal compliance regulations.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a "co-responder" model within a multi-disciplinary team and establish cooperative relationships with colleagues and families.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to articulate evaluation results and engage with diverse populations during high-stress situations.

Application Procedure

Submit an online application, an attached cover letter, a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, and certification. All documents must be attached using the online application system.

The salary range for this position can be found in the EAP Contract on the Plainville Community Schools website at www.plainvilleschools.org.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: A letter of interest and internal application are required which can be accessed through www.plainvilleschools.org. Click "Employment Opportunities" and then the "Internal Applicants Only" section. Please check off the specific position for which you are applying. Please make sure to "check" the box indicating that you are currently an employee (on page 1 of the internal application). A resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts and certification are only required to be attached to your application if they are not already on file. Please attach new documentation to update your application.

Consideration shall be given to those teachers who have expressed a desire to be transferred to a vacant position pursuant to Subsection A (2), above. The administration shall give careful consideration to internal applicants and shall guarantee said applicants an interview. Positions shall be posted for at least seven days internally before advertising externally.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Plainville Board of Education that no persons shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or veteran status. Any complaint should be brought to the attention of the building principal or the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. David Levenduski, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, [phone].

Postings current as of 3/28/2026 12:38:31 AM CST.