Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Step into a vital role as a Behavior Support Room Teacher, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of seventh-grade students at the junior high level. You’ll provide consistent guidance and structure for a group of students identified with Emotional Disturbance (ED) eligibility, using positive behavioral supports to foster engagement and academic success. Your expertise in special education and behavior intervention will help shape an encouraging, resilient classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement evidence-based behavior management strategies and individualized supports
• Foster student engagement and work to minimize classroom avoidance behaviors
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, including IEPs and behavioral tracking
• Coordinate ongoing communication with parents, guardians, and multi-disciplinary school staff
• Mentor and direct Instructional Assistants (IAs) in daily routines and interventions
• Develop positive, supportive relationships that encourage student growth and success
• Promote student self-advocacy and academic achievement within a structured environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Current teaching license with at least a Mild Intervention endorsement
• Experience working with students demonstrating significant behavioral needs, preferably in a school setting
• Demonstrated strength in classroom management, organization, and clear communication
• Consistent, dependable attendance and collaborative skills working with a team
• Passion for supporting students’ emotional well-being and learning progress

If you are motivated to promote positive change and support students facing challenges, your specialized skills and compassionate approach are needed here.