Job Description:
The LEARN Transition Academy serves young adults with disabilities as they develop the academic, vocational, social, and life skills needed to thrive in post-secondary education, employment, and community living. We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our dedicated team.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping students bridge the gap between school and adulthood while working alongside a highly collaborative team of educators, clinicians, families, and community partners.
Make a Meaningful Difference:
- Empower young adults to achieve greater independence and reach their fullest potential.
- Help students develop real-world skills that lead to successful outcomes in employment, education, and community participation.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to inclusion, dignity, and student success.
Collaborative and Supportive Culture:
- Work alongside experienced educators, related service providers, behavior specialists, and administrators.
- Participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching.
- Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Professional Growth:
- Access opportunities for leadership development and specialized training.
- Expand your expertise in transition planning, evidence-based instructional practices, assistive technology, community-based learning, and positive behavioral supports.
What Will You Do Day-to-Day?
- Design and deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned to students IEP goals.
- Use evidence-based instructional practices and formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
- Foster student engagement through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
- Create supportive classroom environments that promote independence, self-advocacy, communication, and problem-solving skills.
IEP Development & Case Management:
- Serve as the IEP Case Manager for assigned students.
- Draft, facilitate, implement, and monitor IEPs.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal special education requirements.
- Collect and analyze data to track student progress and support instructional decision-making.
Transition & Community-Based Learning:
- Develop transition-focused programming that prepares students for employment, post-secondary education, and independent living.
- Collaborate with families, vocational agencies, employers, and community partners to create meaningful learning opportunities.
- Support student participation in community-based instruction and vocational experiences.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in coordinating educational, behavioral, and related service supports.
- Partner closely with families and service providers to ensure cohesive planning and implementation.
- Train, supervise, and support instructional assistants and paraprofessionals.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative school culture focused on student success.
Behavior & Inclusion Supports:
- Develop and implement classroom systems that promote positive social-emotional & behavioral growth.
- Utilize Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), & data-driven practices to support student success.
- Design and oversee inclusion opportunities aligned with student goals and program expectations.
Qualifications
Required:
- BA degree from an accredited college or university.
- CT certification in Special Education or eligibility for CT certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sped laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments.
- Ability to lift and/or assist with physical management procedures involving students of 50 pounds or more, as necessary.
Preferred:
- Experience working with transition-age students (18-22 years old).
- Knowledge of transition planning, vocational programming, and community-based instruction.
- Experience implementing evidence-based behavioral and instructional practices.
- Familiarity with assistive technology, vocational assessment, and life-skills instruction.
Qualified applicants should apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Student Support Services category).