Special Education Teacher

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

6% employer 403B contribution

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, MT seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to educate hospitalized students and support their academic, emotional, and developmental growth. You will tailor instruction to individual needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading the classroom, creating flexible lesson plans, and collaborating with clinical staff to align education with treatment goals. Salary starts at $67,400 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education.
• Valid Montana teaching certificate.
• Special Education endorsement required.
• Experience with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the classroom environment with teacher assistants and students.
• Develop and implement flexible, individualized lesson plans supporting academic and personal growth.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and nursing teams to align education with treatment goals.
• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress in alignment with IEP goals and hospital policies.
• Support students through transitions and discharge planning, maintaining family/home school communication.
• Foster a positive, structured learning environment that supports behavior management and engagement.
• Maintain accurate academic and behavioral records as required.

Skills

Special education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Montana teaching certificate

Special Education endorsement

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our multidisciplinary team, providing individualized education to hospitalized students. This role plays a vital part in supporting students' academic, emotional, and developmental growth during treatment, with instruction tailored to their unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the classroom environment, including teacher assistants and students
• Develop and implement flexible, individualized lesson plans that support academic and personal growth
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and nursing teams to align education with treatment goals
• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress in alignment with IEP goals and hospital policies
• Support students through transitions and discharge planning, maintaining communication with families and home schools
• Foster a positive, structured learning environment that supports behavior management and engagement
• Maintain accurate academic and behavioral records as required

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful impact on students navigating significant life challenges
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team of educators and healthcare professionals
• Enjoy a consistent schedule, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. Starting at $67,400 annually!

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Certification: Valid Montana teaching certificate
• Endorsement: Special Education minor/endorsement required
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges

Salary Description

Starting at $67,400 annually!