Lead Teacher

At Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), we believe in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, support, and compassion. We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Lead Teacher to join our team, people who want to build meaningful connections and grow in a mission-driven environment that values equity, belonging, and collaboration.

Starting salary: $55,000+ DOE and certifications

* We are offering a commitment bonus of $1,000!

L.I.F.E. observes scheduled Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks. Pay during these designated closure periods is based on employee tenure and eligibility.

• First year of employment: unpaid scheduled breaks
• After 1 year of employment: eligible for 50% scheduled break pay
• Beginning in year 4 and beyond: eligible for 100% scheduled break pay

Eligibility and payment are subject to L.I.F.E.’s policies and applicable employment status.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays after 90 days
• PTO that grows with you: 2 weeks (3 after 2 years)
• Wellness Program: earn rewards + insurance discounts
• 401K + Roth plans with company match
• Partial Paid FMLA
• This equates to an added 20 - 25% in potential benefits for total compensation.

• 5 free L.I.F.E. shirts to start, with seasonal restocks
• Monthly cupcakes, football treats, and staff celebrations
• Employee of the Month gift + parking spot
• Birthday gifts + recognition for service milestones
• Department budgets for staff-requested items
• Discounted degree options + in-house trainings
• Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness (L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3)

• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of eclectic approaches, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Establish long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Utilize special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Modifies the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining successful classroom management as outlined by the Key’s to Behavior or in a formal behavior plan.
• Adhere to the L.I.F.E. Language policy by using Person First Language, You Can Language, Do Language, Varying Praise, Behavior Specific Praises, and utilizing Declarative Language.
• Work with testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to assist with the determination of eligibility and the wellbeing of the student.
• Maintenance of accurate and complete student records.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students and staff.
• Collaboration with other members of the treatment team.
• Pass all fidelity checklists at 80% or better.
• Supervision and management of the Para staff job responsibilities.
• Ensures that the Para staff are following payroll/billing expectations and policies.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Adhere to deadlines regarding policy and procedures as required and as directed.
• Identify the training needs of the classroom staff.
• Analyze information and by evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicate the needs of the classroom to the Leadership Team with regards to supplies and or other needs.
• Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for the betterment of the Students.
• Monitor students' attendance and ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist in the new hire process and team selection.
• Write and deliver 30/60/90-day fidelity checklists, academy fidelity checklists, and the disciplinary process.
• Ensures that all incidents are recorded by the end of the day.
• Ensures all team…