Special Education Teacher - School Year

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - School Year

Location: Columbus, OH 43235

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially."

Why Join Us?

Salary- Based on education and experience.

Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).

Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.

Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.

Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.

Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment. Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies - Activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Develop and implement lesson plans - Fulfills the requirements of New Story Schools curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff - Develop, supervise, and implement the IEP process for each student assigned.

Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits - By grading and providing feedback to students' work.

Understand and implement supported behavioral interventions.

Evaluate the current strategies and interventions for referred students - Modify or develop appropriate behavior and/or educational interventions and strategies using information from the IEP, Functional Behavior Assessment, direct observation, school input, and other sources.

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning - Appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.

Flexible, positive attitude toward students with disabilities.

Competency with a variety of instructional strategies for individualized learning and behavioral intervention strategies.

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

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