Special Education Teacher

Ignite Education Group seeks Special Education Teachers to support partner K-12 schools in delivering high-quality, inclusive instruction for students with disabilities. In this role, you will provide small-group and push-in services, design and adapt standards-aligned lessons, and lead compliant, student-centered IEP processes. You'll collaborate closely with general educators, service providers, and families to implement data-informed academic and behavioral interventions. Working within a mission-driven, equity-focused team, you'll receive coaching and professional learning while helping schools build sustainable, effective special education practices that advance outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education instruction aligned to IEP goals for K-12 students in inclusive and resource settings
• Design and adapt standards-based lesson plans, materials, and assessments for diverse learning needs
• Develop, implement, and regularly update IEPs in collaboration with families, general educators, and service providers
• Use data to monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and document outcomes for compliance and reporting
• Collaborate with school teams to model evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies
• Support behavior intervention plans and create positive, trauma-informed classroom environments
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support meetings, and professional learning communities
• Communicate frequently with families to share progress and partner on support strategies
• Maintain accurate records to meet federal, state, and district special education requirements
• Engage in ongoing professional development focused on equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice

Required Skills

• IEP development and compliance
• Specially designed instruction (SDI)
• Differentiated instruction
• Behavior management and PBISProgress monitoring and data analysis
• Collaborative co-teaching
• Assistive technology and accommodations
• IEP/Student information systems (e.g., Power
• School, SEIS)
• Curriculum adaptation and UDLFamily and stakeholder communication