Special Education Teacher in USA
Job title: Special Education Teacher in USA at Alaska Teacher Placement Company: Alaska Teacher Placement Job description: Special Education (9-12): We are looking for a high energy, patient, innovative, creative and culturally sensitive Special Education instructor. The Special Education Teacher will provide quality services to students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who qualify for specific academic services. Our search and selection committee is seeking a qualified individual who will initiate, through a commitment to team participation, planning and implementation of student programs which include special instruction, assessments, consultation to general education staff and monitoring for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. The special education teacher's priority responsibilities will include: work in partnership with parents/guardians, students, regular education teachers, academic and residential counselors, residential and tutorial settings staff members and the administration in accordance with the Mt. Edgecumbe High School mission and vision goals in order to promote student achievement. Highly Qualified credentials as determined by the State of Alaska Department of Education in hand are required.Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public boarding school with 430 students from over 100 communities throughout Alaska. Most come from communities with high schools enrolling fewer than 50 students; approximately 80% are Alaska Native. This diverse population results in a unique and remarkable learning community - a blending of cultures and beliefs, old ways and new - honoring the wisdom of the past while working together to forge a bright future. Mt. Edgecumbe students are exceptional individuals who want to be effective leaders in a variety of areas. Recent surveys indicate that approximately 70% of our graduates go on to four-year colleges or other postsecondary educational and vocational schools. Our institution has earned a reputation through the accomplishments of the many distinguished alumni who graduated between 1947-1983 and 1985- to the present.Our school is located in Sitka, Alaska, an island in the southeast peninsula. Transportation in and out of Sitka is by commercial or private airlines, the Alaska Marine Highway (ferry system) and boat travel. The year round population is approximately 8000 people. Please check out our school on this website address; Expected salary: Location: USA Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 23:51:51 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job