Innovative Middle School Special Education Teacher

Blue Jay Academy; Daytona Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blue Jay Academy, a private school serving students with special needs in Daytona Beach, FL, seeks an experienced educator to develop and implement individualized lesson plans for students in grades K–12.

The role requires differentiating instruction, assessing progress, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom while collaborating with therapists and other specialists to support student growth across academics and behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.
• Successful completion of all required background screenings and fingerprinting.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and individual student learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction using appropriate teaching strategies, accommodations, and modifications.
• Assess student progress and adjust instructional methods to support student achievement.
• Maintain an organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain positive classroom expectations and routines.
• Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Promote social, emotional, and behavioral development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
• Support students in developing independence and appropriate social skills.
• Provide continuous supervision of students throughout the school day, including classrooms, playgrounds, hallways, restrooms, arrival, dismissal, and school activities.
• Follow all school safety procedures, emergency protocols, and child protection requirements.
• Promptly report accidents, injuries, safety concerns, suspected abuse, neglect, or policy violations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
• Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, attendance, and required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in parent conferences, team meetings, and other school-related meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
• Attend required meetings, planning days, professional development, and training programs.
• Follow all Blue Jay Academy policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

3+ years' experience in public or private schools

Description du poste

Blue Jay Academy, a private school serving students with special needs in Daytona Beach, FL, seeks an experienced educator to develop and implement individualized lesson plans for students in grades K–12.

The role requires differentiating instruction, assessing progress, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom while collaborating with therapists and other specialists to support student growth across academics and behavior.