Special Education Science Teacher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAmazonico, 800, Brickell Avenue, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33131, United States
About the Team
Atlantis Academy is a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope. As a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs, we have spent over 50 years partnering with more than 235 school districts nationwide. Together, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.
Our culture welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction. We believe in providing more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and the tools essential to reaching your personal and professional fulfillment. At ChanceLight, every day is a chance to transform lives through education.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a collaborative, dynamic educational environment. You will lead the instructional process for students in Grades 9-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom.
In this role, you will deliver targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources and educational software to create comprehensive lesson plans tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student. You will foster an inclusive environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process. By modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), you will establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development and personal accountability.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth, we should talk!
Hiring Process
If you are ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future, we invite you to apply. To learn more about our history, mission, and program services, please visit our careers page at Work With Purpose.
Equal Opportunity
Atlantis Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable background screening requirements, including screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills: Special Education, Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Individualized Education Programs, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Emotional Disturbance, Computer Skills, Record Keeping & Reporting.
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Special Education Science Teacher at Atlantis Academy
What does a Special Education Science Teacher at Atlantis Academy do?expand_more
A Special Education Science Teacher at Atlantis Academy is responsible for the following: Design and deliver differentiated science instruction for Grades 9-12 students with IEPs; Adapt curricular content and instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning needs; Manage classroom environment, supplies, and resources to ensure safety and organization; and Implement and reinforce Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
What are the requirements for this Special Education Science Teacher role?expand_more
To qualify for the Special Education Science Teacher at Atlantis Academy position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in education, special education, or related field; FL state teaching license and/or certification; Ability to obtain crisis management training certification; Prior experience teaching science or mathematics at high school level; Prior experience working with IEPs; and Prior experience with special education services and compliance.