Special Education Teacher - Private Day School
Lilac Learning Center
- Tacoma, WA
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Certificated
Full Time $70-90,000 per year plus quarterly bonus program and annual profit sharing plan
Bonus program may pay up to an additional $5,600 per year!
Additional classroom supply budget provided
Salary-Exempt
Self Contained Lilac Learning Center Classroom
Start Date: Immediately
Caseload: Up to 12 students with the support of a Full Time Behavior Analyst
School Year: Year-round program, 210-215 days/year
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary and PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability Insurances
- 401K with company match and profit sharing plan
- Supervision provided for candidates seeking certification in ABA
- Highly Supported teaching environment with ongoing BCBA support and 1:1 staff for all students
- Professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis Seeking further education in Special Education and/or Applied Behavior Analysis
- Professional background and/or professional training in working with children with moderate to severe disabilities
- Professional background and/or professional training in working with children who exhibit severe/challenging behavior
- Professional background working with children to teach functional communication skills both vocally and using AAC devices.
- Must have a Bachelors or Masters degree
- Must hold or qualify for a Washington 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
- Demonstrated professional training and/or successful prior experience in the field of special education including student assessment, development and implementation of specially designed instruction & IEPs, progress monitoring and team decision making / collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to work with students with moderate-severe disabilities
- Ability to develop and implement IEPs that address student strengths and needs while aligning to WA state standards
- Ability to coordinate with other staff members in the provision of student IEP services
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with parents and include them in the IEP / educational process
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, establish rapport, and work effectively with children and youth, parents, staff, community members and administrative personnel.
- Ability to provide instruction in a variety of settings including individual, small group, classroom and community based instruction
- Ability to train and provide immediate supervision to certified behavior technicians working
- Maintain confidentiality and other ethical responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned