Special Education Intern: Hands-on Teaching & Mentorship

Wayne State University; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Mentoring from experienced educators

Project-based learning environment

Job summary

Learn To Thrive Academy in the United States seeks a Special Education Teacher Intern to support students with diverse learning needs in a microschool setting. Under supervision, you will assist with reading, math, writing, science, social studies, and life skills, while gaining hands-on experience in inclusive teaching practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced educators, project-based learning, multisensory approaches, and classroom management in a small-class environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to participate in outdoor activities and active learning.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning or other learning differences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing individualized instructional strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one academic support.
• Support students with executive functioning, organization, attention, and self-advocacy.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and positive behavior supports.
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.
• Help students remain engaged during lessons and transitions.
• Assist in delivering engaging lessons across core subjects.
• Modify instructional materials under teacher supervision.
• Assist with multisensory learning activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Support classroom technology integration.
• Build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming, safe, inclusive classroom culture.
• Support accommodations and instructional modifications.
• Respect each student's learning profile and pace.
• Promote positive peer interactions and collaborative learning.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, engaging learning environment.
• Prepare learning centers and instructional materials.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and transitions.
• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support field trips and community-based learning experiences.
• Patience and flexibility
• Growth mindset
• Professionalism
• Initiative
• Coachability
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in: Special Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Child Development, Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Related education field
• Experience working with children in schools, childcare, camps, tutoring, or youth programs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning, or other learning differences is a plus.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

CPR/First Aid Certification

Patience and flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Special Education

Elementary Education

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Child Development

Speech-Language Pathology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Related education field

Job description

Learn To Thrive Academy in the United States seeks a Special Education Teacher Intern to support students with diverse learning needs in a microschool setting. Under supervision, you will assist with reading, math, writing, science, social studies, and life skills, while gaining hands-on experience in inclusive teaching practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced educators, project-based learning, multisensory approaches, and classroom management in a small-class environment.