Elementary Special Education Teacher

Pediatric Developmental Services; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services in Beloit, Wisconsin, is hiring a Special Education Teacher to create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The candidate will communicate with staff and families about student progress, prepare lesson plans, and establish a safe learning environment.

A Bachelor's degree and a Special Education Certificate are required. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Special Education Certificate as required by the WI Department of Education.
• Experience with IEP processes and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Communicate student progress with staff and families.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans for approval.
• Participate in scheduled IEP meetings.
• Use techniques to reinforce learning and success.
• Invite family involvement in educational progress.
• Create quarterly progress reports.
• Confer with therapists on behavioral issues.
• Establish a safe classroom environment.

Skills

IEP writing

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Special Education Certificate

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a Special Education Teacher for our staff.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Special Education Teacher Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Special Education Certificate (according to WI Department of Education requirements)
• Experience with IEP writing, meetings, etc.

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward success
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on‑site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment