Atlantis Academy is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their award-winning team. The role involves leading the instructional process for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Grades 9-12, designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study
- Meet all FL state teaching license and/or certification requirements
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a FL state special education instruction credential highly preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance; particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities
- Prior experience teaching mathematics and/or science at a high school level
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
