Lead Teacher, Special Education & Academic Growth

AMIKids; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits to eligible full-time

Paid Holidays and PTO

Wellness Benefits (EAP, Health)

Retirement Plans

Job summary

AMIkids in Florida is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee educational quality, coordinate assessments, and guide middle and high school instruction. The role focuses on developing individual educational plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with state and local education requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education with State Teacher Certification and an Exceptional Student Education certificate, plus at least two years working with youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• State Teacher Certification in core subjects with ESE certification.
• Two years of experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Work with program managers to ensure a quality educational component and compliance with all state, local, and contractual education requirements.
• Complete educational assessments for each youth according to state and local requirements.
• Develop educational goals for each youth.
• Monitor youth educational progress throughout enrollment.
• Ensure all areas of curriculum are in place.
• Ensure identified youth needing special education are receiving services and services provided are documented according to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Review lesson plans of all instructional staff to ensure compliance with local School District requirements.
• Assist other instructors in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.
• Instruct youth in assigned classes.

Skills

Youth engagement

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

State Teacher Certification

Exceptional Student Education certificate

Job description

AMIkids in Florida is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee educational quality, coordinate assessments, and guide middle and high school instruction. The role focuses on developing individual educational plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with state and local education requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education with State Teacher Certification and an Exceptional Student Education certificate, plus at least two years working with youth.