Elementary Special Education Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy - Lexington is accepting applications for Special Education Teachers at our Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include adapting instruction to IEPs, collaborating with general education teachers for inclusion, and coordinating IEP meetings with parents and school staff. A SPED endorsement and relevant credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pass background check.
• South Carolina SPED certification/endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt instruction to IEPs for diverse learners.
• Develop lesson plans aligned to curriculum and support inclusion.
• Communicate with parents, administrators, school psychologists on IEP meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator between special ed. and general education teachers.
• Maintain student data and monitor IEP goals.
• Attend professional meetings and training to maintain professional competence.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Problem solving

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree

SPED endorsement

SC Teaching Certificate

Job description

***Special Education Teachers Eligible for SPED Stipend***

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy - Lexington is accepting applications for Special Education Teachers at our Elementary for the 2026-2027 academic school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.


• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning for inclusion students.


• Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.


• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.


• Gather relevant information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.


• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.


• Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.


• Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.


• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills


• Positive interpersonal and communication skills


• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities


• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals


• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills


• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree


• Pass applicable background check


• South Carolina Teaching Certificate with an SPED endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

American Leadership Academy - Lexington offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.