Grades K - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Special Education Life Skills Teacher in Old Town, FL

Make a meaningful difference in students' lives while expanding your experience as a Life Skills Teacher working with diverse age groups, including Kindergarten through 12th grade. This contract position offers an engaging opportunity to support students in building practical life skills and independence within a dynamic school environment. Located near Old Town, FL, you'll collaborate with education professionals and families to create supportive, individualized learning plans that foster growth and inclusion.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid teaching certification (special education or related endorsement preferred)
• Experience teaching or supporting students in grades K–12, with a focus on life skills or adaptive curriculum
• Strong classroom management strategies and ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning needs
• Exceptional communication skills—able to build rapport with students, staff, and parents
• Familiarity with IEP development and implementation is highly valued
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a compassionate, patient approach

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate life skills lessons for students across multiple grade levels
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with educational teams
• Track student progress and provide interventions or modifications as needed
• Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages student independence
• Communicate regularly with families and participate in IEP/parent meetings
• Integrate community-based instruction and real-world scenarios to enhance learning
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and other teachers to support holistic student development

Experience a rewarding role where your skills make an impact each day. If you are passionate about special education and committed to nurturing student success, we encourage you to apply and start your next fulfilling chapter in education.