Special Education Instructor

Brightmont-Academy; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightmont Academy is hiring a part-time Special Education Instructor in Boca Raton, FL. You will work with 1:1 student pairs across K-12, applying customized instructional strategies within an accredited curriculum to support each student’s success.

Responsibilities include data-driven planning, collaborating with the campus team, and maintaining a positive, engaging classroom culture while upholding Brightmont Academy’s values and mission.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diverse academic, social and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and staff.
• Ability to implement individualized instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using a gradual release model to meet each student’s needs.
• Dress student assessments and adjust plans based on progress and goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior on campus.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive educational environment.

Skills

Diversity of learners

Teaching passion

Student engagement

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

G-Suite

Chromebooks

Job description

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Special Education Instructor

Part Time Boca Raton, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2925

Salary Range: $30.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Special Education Instructor

We are hiring dedicated, energetic Special Education Instructor with a passion for making a positive difference for 1st - 12th-grade students who haven’t had success in traditional classroom settings. Our customized one-teacher-to-one-student approach provides an opportunity to meet each student’s learning style within an accredited curricula program making a real difference one student, one class at a time.

Students attend Brightmont Academy campuses for multiple reasons including; social and learning challenges with learning disabilities, attention deficits, emotional issues, health concerns or other individual special needs. Our students look to our instructors for better learning strategies needed for school and career success.

Our instructors are trained to teach with a gradual release approach that allows them to meet students where they are and gently lead students to their fullest potential. Our philosophy is an approach that balances students' academic, social, and life skills goals while keeping them on track to graduation.

Demonstrate “whole student” pedagogy demonstrating awareness of student’s learning style, interests, and special needs and the ability to coach students for success

Employ advanced instructional methods and adjust instructional strategies based on assessments, standards, and goals to meet each student’s learning needs

Cultivate a learning relationship that encourages student growth by offering positive, effective ways to encourage and motivate each student

Demonstrate self-initiative creative thinking to make instruction fun

Connect prior and new ideas helping students view the whole picture

Increase students’ academic confidence and engagement through positive interactions

Be “part of the team” and create an organizational culture that promotes learning as an exciting and enjoyable experience for students

Demonstrate proactive leadership skills by evaluating students’ goals every step of the way and adjust instruction as needed

Demonstrate an understanding of teaching objectives and core concepts

Demonstrate professionalism in all communications on campus

Seek feedback from director and colleagues; escal…"

Respect student confidentiality at all times

Other duties as needed

Essential experiences and skills:

• Working with students with a diverse range of academic, social, mental and emotional backgrounds.
• Enjoys the challenges of teaching and meeting the individual needs of students
• 4 year Bachelor’s degree; preferred master’s degree
• Demonstrates proficiency of technology resources, tools, and curricula
• Experience using G-Suite and Chromebooks
• Administrative skills for lesson coverage, grades and pacing progress
• Positive professional communication skills; written, verbal, and non-verbal
• Able to provide quality and effective instructional strategies
• Able to provide fingerprints (AZ, WA, only) and pass a federal background screening
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and promote the philosophy, mission, and pillars of Brightmont Academy.

Physical presence on the campus and/or corporate office is required as it is part of the essential function of the job. The particular job duties of this position may change based upon the needs of Brightmont Academy. Additional administrative duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. Brightmont Academy reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet its operational needs.

Brightmont Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, and train all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or any other protected status.