Special Education Teacher Job | Full-Time

Job Title Special Education Teacher

Location & Schedule Billingsley, AL | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year | Starting August 2026 | 1.0 FTE, M-F | Caseload within Autauga County Schools

About the Role Hello, Special Education Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher for a school setting in Billingsley, AL. This is a great fit for both seasoned special education teachers and those new to school-based settings.

Why Join Us Competitive pay (Up to $34-44/hour) + steady school-year schedule

Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses

Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses

What You’ll Do Deliver standards-based instruction aligned with the Alabama Course of Study (ACOS), developing and implementing engaging lesson plans to support diverse learning needs.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure student goals and accommodations were effectively addressed.

Facilitate IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing communication with families, educators, and support staff regarding student progress and needs.

Assess student performance through formal and informal evaluations, using data to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.

Establish and maintained a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and enforcing school policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate student records, documentation, reports, and compliance requirements in accordance with federal, state, district, and school regulations.

Support overall school operations through collaboration with colleagues, participation in professional meetings, and completion of additional duties assigned by school and district administrators.

What We’re Looking For Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Professional certificate in the area of responsibility issued by the Alabama State Department of Education

School-based experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We’re a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We’re so passionate about students that we’re often working in the schools ourselves. J-18808-Ljbffr Ampersand Therapy LLC