Special Education Teacher- Intensive Skills (Autism)

Pediatric Developmental Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services in Topeka, KS seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with intensive needs, including Autism. You will develop and implement IEPs, track progress, and coordinate with staff and families to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include creating engaging lesson plans, participating in IEP meetings, and using individualized reinforcement to promote growth while maintaining a safe, productive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with K-12 children.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute IEPs for each student in your care.
• Communicate progress and struggles with staff and families.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them for approval.
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school.
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness.
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress.
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly.
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students.
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

IEP Development

Family communication

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Special Education TeacherIntensive Skills (Autism) to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
• Experience working with K-12 children

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.