Special Education Teacher

Folsom School; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Folsom School District is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The candidate will provide instruction per IEPs, foster social-emotional development, and differentiate learning to meet diverse cognitive needs.

You will collaborate in a full inclusion setting with general education teachers to support independent learning and student problem-solving. The role requires strong communication, a positive classroom environment, and compliance with background checks

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with students' individualized education programs.
• Foster a learning environment that supports students' social and emotional needs and their development as independent learners.
• Differentiate teaching and learning based on students' cognitive needs and learning styles.
• Create tasks that emphasize critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Provide opportunities for student’s self-assessment and engagement in the learning process.
• Work collaboratively in a full inclusion program with general education teacher.

Skills

Teaching methods

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligibility

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Folsom School District is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher for the 26-27 school year.

The mission at Folsom School is to create a learning environment that honors family values and serves the unique academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of all students in a safe and caring environment. We strive to foster our students’ creativity and self-determination to develop a lifelong love of learning. We encourage students to approach learning as problem-solvers, designers, and creators by providing access to the technologies, tools, and resources needed to achieve their goals. Folsom staff members are committed to working with parents and community partners to enable students to understand the world around them and the talents within them so they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.

We are looking for a candidate that is able to:

• Provide instruction in accordance with students' individualized education programs.
• Foster a learning environment that supports students' social and emotional needs and their development as independent learners.
• Differentiate teaching and learning based on students' cognitive needs and learning styles.
• Create tasks that emphasize critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Provide opportunities for student’s self-assessment and engagement in the learning process.
• Work collaboratively in a full inclusion program with general education teacher.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate Special Education Endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Working Conditions

• School Building
• Classroom
• Contract rate based on CBA. BA, Step 1 salary is $61,359