Special Education Teacher

About The JobTeach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.Here’s What You’ll Be DoingEmploy special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Communicate with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcementConfer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.What You’ll Need To Be SuccessfulBachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human behavior, counseling, or related field.2 – 5 years’ experience working with children.Must be 18 years oldMust successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens.Must be able to pass Wisconsin DCF federal background checkPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or certifications in special educationBenefits You’ll LoveApproximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually3 weeks of paid holidaysPremium free health insuranceFlexible spending accountsShort term disabilityLife insurance401k with match