Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

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Full Time Professional - Canton, OH, US

17 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33,000.00 To $49,000.00 Annually

The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children is seeking Teachers for its self-contained special education classrooms for students aging in Kindergarten through eighth grade. The Golden Key is a non-profit, Specialized Non-Public Charter School. Teachers will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals to serve students on the autism spectrum and other similar cognitive disabilities. The teacher will be the primary contact for their students and must have superior communication abilities with parents.

• Program: Non-Public Charter School
• School Year
• Reports directly to the Administrative staff
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance; 401K plans;
  Accrued Time Off;
  Follow School Calendar:
  Developmental Days, Holiday Breaks & Summer off.
• Requirements: Ohio Department of Education Teaching License or related bachelor’s/master’s degree to apply for Professional Teaching Licenses.
  • Highly Desired:
    Related Experience with special needs

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Secure and maintain a valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment
• Program leadership skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Ability to develop and implement program improvements based on evaluated data and research‑based best practices.
• Ability to analyze and present complex information in easy‑to‑understand formats.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self‑discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit non‑public charter school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Blood‑borne Pathogens, AEGIS De‑escalation Trained, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Adhere to The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children’s Board of Director’s policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, district policies, and the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators.

• Maintain a demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom as student‑centered, age‑appropriate learning space.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily learning activities based upon the Ohio Learning Standards Extended.
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of individual education plans.
• Collaborate with student Intervention Specialists to implement data‑based techniques to support classroom learning.
• Organize appropriate subject content and learning goals aligned with state standards and individual education plan goals and objectives while assisting students to achieve learning objectives.
• Collaborate and implement behavior management plans that meet student needs.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with parents and support agencies to involve them in the educational process (e.g. phone calls, emails, written notes, meetings, educational software).
• Produce, manage, and complete the necessary documentation and paperwork for educational progress.
• Follow The Golden Key’s feeding protocols and philosophy.
• Assist in coordinating all support services to meet student needs.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations that relate to IDEA and/or other state/federal programs as applicable.
• Provide direction and training to para‑professionals, aides and teaching assistants in the classroom setting.
• Facilitate transition plans as students transfer to other programs.
• Collaborate with each student’s team including but not limited to contracted therapists, parents, outside agencies, etc.
• Willingness to assist with diapering, self‑care, feeding, behavior needs and/or basic academic tasks.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned.