Special Education Teacher
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Are you a certified special education teacher looking for a unique opportunity? Are you passionate and skillful with helping students who require a therapeutic school with a high staff to student ratio? Then come join the team at Solterra Academy where you can find life-long learning within highly collaborative teams of professionals. We are hiring for the 2023-2024 school year with positions starting in the Summer or Fall. Also ask about tuition reimbursements!
Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students ages 5 to 21 who require intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and/or learning challenges. At Solterra Academy, we believe that children can realize their potential, given an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate and geared to specific individual needs. We are dedicated to the development of a sense of cooperation, self-motivation, adjustment and academic accomplishment for each child. To learn more about our school, go to https://www.SolterraAcademy.com
Solterra Academy believes that our staff is our strength. Solterra Academy's approach to providing quality education programming for children with special needs rests on the interdisciplinary team model and a high staff to student ratio. Teams are comprised of Administrators, certified special education teachers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Clinical Psychologist, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, pediatric school nurses, classroom support staff and more. Join the team and see how you can make a difference.
We are searching for Certified Special Education Teachers who can provide engaging and differentiated academic lessons for all subjects for the classroom they are responsible for. Teachers will work collaboratively with our clinicians, administration, and classroom support staff to ensure student success within our program.
Responsibilities
Behavior Management
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Level: BA Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university required. Master's Level: MA degree in Education from an accredited college or university. DSAP Level: All of the above job responsibilities will be conducted in close collaboration with a certified educational supervisor. BA degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 credits in special education and current enrollment in SPED certification program. All Levels: Minimum of one year of experience in a special education classroom preferred. Some experience with ED population required. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS BA and MA Level Valid CT 165 certification from CT SDE CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy). Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy). Benefits: Paid School Holidays and School Vacations Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 Professional Development Opportunities PTO Medical, Dental, Vision 401k with Employer Match Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability
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