Special Ed Teacher

2 weeks ago


Guaynabo PR, United States Wellness Institute of Neurodevelopment Full time

If you love the work you do and fulfills you seeing your students thrive, this is the job for you Flexible hours

Special Ed Teachers are dedicated professionals who are fulfilled with their students' achievements. The professionals that work at WIN share that their job is very satisfying because they see changes in their patients in a short period of time.

We have a job opportunity for Special Ed Teachers who want an out of the classroom experience that satisfies them professionally and personally.

In addition, it is a good way to add extra income or have a flexible part-time opportunity.

We are looking for Special Ed Teachers with at least 5 years of experience, who can design a plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for patients with neurological disabilities in a clinical setting. The position requires expertise in behavior modification at all ages, but specially teenagers. Our clinic provides a unique environment where medical treatments are combined with therapeutic approaches with the main goal of academic and personal success.

In this position, you will be responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instructions to stimulate the acquisition of skills in children and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism, ADHD, Speech Delay, and among others. The professional will bring their educational background to the clinical scenario. The ideal candidate should be interested in learning avant-garde techniques and methodologies of treatments.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Meet with patients and relatives to discuss the patients' progress and to determine priorities for the students' and their individualized educational needs
  • Confer with parents, health providers, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
  • Maintain accurate and complete progress records and prepare reports on patients and activities
  • Establish clear objectives and communicate those objectives to caregivers
  • Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of patients

Requirements and qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree or higher in Special Education or related degree
  • Master Degree required
  • Minimum 5 years experience with patients/students with neurological disabilities in a clinical setting
  • Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
  • Experience in educating special needs students
  • Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
  • Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies
  • Knowledge and understanding of state, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
  • Working knowledge of educational technology applications

Teacher Key Competencies:

  • Bilingual (written and spoken)
  • Reliability
  • Leadership
  • Capability to execute with minimal supervision
  • Conflict management and resolution
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Judgment and decision-making
  • Creative thinking / self-directed learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Appreciation of diversity
  • Adaptability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person



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