Special Education Teacher - Euclid, Ohio

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity as a Special Education Teacher within a supportive, self-contained classroom designed for students with significant behavioral and mental health needs. This blended class comprises both middle and high school students, providing a dynamic and impactful environment where specialized instruction and social-emotional growth go hand in hand.

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, working Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, allowing you to make a meaningful difference each day in the lives of your students. You’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated professional focused on implementing social-emotional programs, and have the support of experienced paraeducators. Paras float throughout the day and may be assigned for 1:1 assistance according to specific student IEPs, ensuring you have the resources to deliver individualized support.

Key Qualifications:

• Current teaching certification in Special Education
• Experience teaching students with significant behavioral and mental health challenges
• Proficiency creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Strong classroom management and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to foster social and emotional growth alongside academic instruction
• Collaborative mindset for working with colleagues, paraeducators, and support personnel
• Committed to five days on-site per week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction to a diverse, blended-age classroom
• Adapt lessons and interventions to meet a wide spectrum of learning and behavioral needs
• Implement and monitor IEPs, collaborating with paras and program partners
• Integrate social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities
• Utilize positive behavioral supports and intervention plans
• Communicate regularly with families and interdisciplinary team members

Discover a fulfilling role where your expertise matters and your compassion creates lasting change. Step into this opportunity to help shape brighter futures for students who need it most—apply today and make a difference.