Special Education Teacher → Education Stipend

Job Category:
Educator

Requisition Number: SPECI
012090

Posted:
January 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Pay range: $70,306 USD to $75,000 USD. Final offers extended based on experience, qualifications and other job-related details.

Starting Salary: $70,306 - $75,000 /year based on experience plus $2,000 Annual Education Stipend.

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

If you are passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and a commitment to student growth, let’s talk.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead the instructional process for students in Grades K-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans aligned to state and school standards.

• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Establish a classroom climate based on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations; emphasize social development and positive group interactions with PBIS.
• Implement and reinforce school-wide and classroom PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, rewards, and consequences.
• Track and document student progress, maintain student files, and generate reports detailing student achievements and activities.
• Deliver differentiated instruction individually or in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
• Adapt curricular content and instructional approaches for diverse learning styles; guide staff on differentiation methods.
• Use varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to support diverse student needs.
• Manage student caseloads, including developing and implementing IEPs, goals, and interventions.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with standards and student objectives.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment and manage resources effectively.
• Stay informed on current best practices in special education and related areas.
• Respond to feedback from evaluations and observations; pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Support the school community by performing additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching credential (or in process to obtain).
• Special education credential (mild-moderate) or in process to obtain.
• Ability to obtain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Experience with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education or behavioral health setting.
• Experience or knowledge of special education services and compliance for students with learning disabilities, EBD, autism, and related disabilities.
• Experience with students who have IEPs.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective education plans for diverse learners.
• Strong communication, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to respond calmly in emergencies and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, Microsoft Office, and basic office equipment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Annual Education Stipend – $2,000
• Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• Health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• Other benefits as applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.