Float Special Education Teacher

** Overview
* *** Genesee Lake School
** is currently seeking a
** Float
- Special Education Teacher
** to join their team!  The Float SPED teacher will serve as a co-teacher, to assist in providing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities across a variety of classrooms and instructional settings. This is a flexible, float teaching position, designed to support students and teams based on evolving needs rather than being assigned to a single classroom long-term.  

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** Roles & Responsibilities:
*** Review records of incoming students and be prepared to include students in the classroom
* Step in as a temporary IEP case manager when needed, ensuring IEPs are updated, implemented, and aligned with student needs.
* Adapt to changes in IEP case management responsibilities, stepping in when a teacher is unavailable to maintain seamless student support.
* Collaborate with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and service delivery when serving in a classroom teacher role.
* Assist in leading IEP meetings, maintain compliance, and ensure accurate progress monitoring and documentation for student goals.
* Completes and submits necessary paperwork, daily lesson plans, instructional data, behavior data, and weekly summaries or paperwork deadlines as assigned to the immediate supervisor or designee in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.
* Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing student needs of all classrooms, including new enrollments and schedule changes, per immediate supervisors’ direction.
* Provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for supporting the classroom.
* Promotes respect and rapport between all members of the learning environment.
* Develops and implements overall classroom Individualized Education and Crisis Cycle plans and individualizes these for specific students as necessary, as well as incorporating recommendations from team members.
* Utilizes proactive classroom behavior management approaches that are consistent with the goals and needs of the classroom students and aligns with MyPath therapeutic models.
* Incorporates new instructional models and assessment techniques to assure optimum educational standards and ability to reach students’ changing needs.
* Acts as a role model and sets an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community. Always presents self in a professional manner and demonstrates good decision-making and problem-solving.  ##
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* What We’re Looking For:

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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Human Services, or a related field
* ** Certification:
** State Teaching Certification in Special Education or General Education (or eligible for alternative/provisional licensure).
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* Skills:

** Strong communication, empathy, team leadership, and a commitment to trauma-informed, student-centered care.
* ** Mindset:
** Growth-oriented, adaptable, and eager to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.  ##
** What We Offer / Perks:**
* ** Manageable Class Sizes:
** Average of 6–10 students per classroom for true individualized instruction.
* ** Built-in Support:
** Classroom aides and behavior specialists working right alongside you.
* ** Mentorship & Career Growth:
** Hands-on support from experienced educators and administrative leaders.
* ** Comprehensive Benefits:
** Health, vision, dental, retirement plan options,
** generous paid time off,
** and professional development support.
* ** Competitive Salaries:
** Range from $56,500- $75,500 starting (based on experience + licensure)