Urgently Seeking Special Education Teacher

Lilac Learning Center; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assist

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Bonus program

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Mileage paid

Education discount

Professional development

Research opportunities

Bonusly recognition

Staff training

Low case load

Job summary

Lilac Learning Center seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to design individualized curricular paths and manage student goals while guiding staff through goal procedures under the Site Director's supervision.

The role emphasizes collaborative, research-informed practices with ongoing staff development, a supportive team, and a commitment to high-quality special education services for every student.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Washington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Training in QBS Safety Care de-escalation and crisis management techniques including physical management / restraint & isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff professional development and delegate tasks to Lead Techs and Behavior Technicians.
• Collaborate with BCBA on student objectives and documentation.
• Identify individual student needs and create a supportive learning environment.
• Develop and maintain IEP documentation and assess student performance.
• Serve as Teacher of Record and support family communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public relations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Masters degree

Washington SPED certificate

First Aid/CPR certification

QBS Safety Care training

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher who is interested in developing the special curricular trajectory and goal management for each student as well as overseeing and training staff to the student’s goal procedures while reporting to the Site Director.

We offer a small, collaborative, and caring group of caring and nerdy individuals where we support one another to provide excellent services for each client we serve. Our mission is to raise the standard of Special Education in our community!

Full-time, 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, year round school setting
This is NOT a remote position

Benefits

At LLC, we share a nerdy sense of humor but cultivate employee feedback about the work environment in order to continuously grow. We offer free snacks and meals in our employee kitchen. We participate in local and state events whenever we can. We do continuous training with our staff and have dedicated one day a month as well as half-day Fridays to education and professional development.

• Relocation assistance negotiable
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Quarterly bonus performance-based bonus
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Plan
• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance at the manager level benefit
• Paid time off package in addition to paid school closure weeks and holidays

• Expenses & mileage paid
• Discount with Mary Baldwin University for additional education opportunities

• Support for engagement in professional development activities including attending conference in Applied Behavior Analysis andcompleting CEU's for maintaining BCBA certification and LBA licensure.

• Opportunity to work with university faculty and graduate students pursuing a variety of research interests
• Employee recognition “kudos” through Bonusly that you give and get!
• Ongoing training and development of admin and staff
• Well-supported, conservative case load

Duties

• Staff
  • Professional development
  • Delegation to Lead Techs and Behavior Technicians
  • Collaboration with BCBA on all student objectives and documents
  • Student
    • Identifying individual needs
    • Creating a supportive and effective learning environment
    • Ensuring accommodations
    • Preparing lessons and resources
    • Developing and maintain IEP documentation
    • Assessing student performance
    • Teacher of record
    • Physical Management
  • Facility
    • Updating parents on student progress
    • Researching curriculum
    • Assisting with cleaning tasks

As well as other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Effective oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Good public relations skills

Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations

Ability to define and solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults.

Follows the appropriate chain of command

Responds appropriately to feedback

Maintains professional boundaries

Maintains student dignity

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Masters degree
• Must hold or qualify for aWashington teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Training or willingness to be trained in QBS Safety Care de-escalation and crisis management techniques including physical management / restraint & isolation procedures

Physical requirements

Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time

Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly

Defined as:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence. This position m