Dynamic Special Education Teacher, Elementary & Middle

Educational Development Center; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Development Center in the United States is seeking a skilled Special Education Teacher to join our team in a self-contained classroom. The successful candidate will create differentiated, hands‑on lesson plans, manage para‑professionals, and support students with emotional and behavioral needs.

The role requires strong collaboration with therapists, families, and administration to provide individualized instruction and a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds a VDOE Teacher’s License or license eligible.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Creative, energetic, innovative and eager to make a difference.
• Experience in education or with children in special education.
• Experience in teaching functional life skills and pre‑vocational skills welcomed.
• Ability to teach students identified as emotionally disturbed, autistic or learning disabled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students (classroom management).
• Maintain a classroom where students feel safe expressing thoughts and feelings.
• Provide opportunities to develop social skills for school and future work.
• Develop differentiated, project‑based, hands‑on activities aligned with IEPs.
• Participate in curriculum/material selection and school activities.
• Assess and evaluate educational, behavioral, and psychological testing to establish baselines.
• Accommodate students based on IEPs and goals.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation and consistent reinforcement.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Hands-on learning

Education

VDOE Teacher’s License or license eligible

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Educational Development Center in the United States is seeking a skilled Special Education Teacher to join our team in a self-contained classroom. The successful candidate will create differentiated, hands‑on lesson plans, manage para‑professionals, and support students with emotional and behavioral needs.

The role requires strong collaboration with therapists, families, and administration to provide individualized instruction and a nurturing learning environment.