Friends School Hiring for Elementary Special Education Teacher at Louisville, KY Full Time

About us

Friends School is a company in EDUCATION in Louisville, KY. We are inclusive, rewarding, supportive and our goal is to provide an inclusive, noncompetitive, student centered dynamic educational program where individual differences are respected and celebrated. .

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Regular social events
• On-the-job training

Job Summary

The Elementary Special Education Teacher is responsible for the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. The teacher is responsible for general supervision and management of a class of children. The teacher reports to the Head of School.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Treat children with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate professionalism with children, staff, and parents
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program
• Plan and prepare the learning environment, setting up lessons or interest centers, and prepare needed materials and supplies
• Provide appropriate supervision of the classroom, including the assistant teacher
• Perform general housekeeping tasks
• Attend staff orientation and all staff meetings
• Participate in required professional development
• Assist with or attend school sponsored events
• Demonstrate caring about children within and beyond the classroom
• Develop appropriate, cordial relationships with parents
• Communicate assessment results to parents during parent-teacher conferences
• Collaborate as a team player with other staff and administrators
• Respond appropriately to the supervision of the Head of School
• Help meet the needs of individual children with respect for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style of learning
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Turn in developmentally appropriate lessons plans in a timely manner
• Create and distribute quality parent newsletters at least bi-weekly
• Turn in newsletters to Head of School in a timely manner (prior to distribution to parents)
• Develop and/or maintain a portfolio on each child
• At least four times yearly, create an accurate and well- written assessment of each child’s development in all domains, including areas of strength, concern and individual goals
• Participate in all team and IEP/IFSP meetings
• Meet all applicable licensing regs and accreditation standards

Qualifications and Skills

The person selected for this position must:

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Possess at least a bachelors degree in education, Elementary / Middle education, special education, or child development; Masters preferred. Certification in Kentucky is strongly preferred.

• Have experience in the field of education

• Have experience with or knowledge of working with children with special needs

• Have a non-remarkable crime check

• Commit to ongoing professional development

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs

Benefits

The School offers a very generous faculty discount on tuition / childcare fees for dependent children. The School offers a generous paid leave policy and is a very family-friendly employer. The School provides and pays for 100% of short-term disability, long-term disability and a life insurance policy for each full-time employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Applicants must be willing to wear a mask 100% of the time while in the facility. Applicants must be comfortable toggling seamlessly between on campus / in person teaching and learning to a remote learning platform.

Education:

Experience:

• Special education: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location