Special Education Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an Exceptional Student Education Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in Coconut Creek, FL.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Teach and support Lower School students through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction and activities.
• Maintain a differentiated classroom that supports diverse learners through personalized instruction, appropriate scaffolding, and high academic expectations.
• Deliver high-quality whole class, small-group, and individualized instruction that meets a range of learners.
• Use evidence-based literacy practices to support reading, writing, language, and comprehension development.
• Provide targeted intervention for students with academic skill gaps, particularly in literacy and executive functioning.
• Interpret psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations and translate recommendations into effective classroom practice.
• Communicate with parents, psychologists, tutors, and other professionals to support student learning profiles and effective instructional strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Certification and/or professional background in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Elementary Education, Reading, Learning Disabilities, or related fields required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a school setting required.
• Training and experience in structured literacy, reading intervention, Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, EBLI, Wilson, or similar evidence-based reading approaches strongly preferred; candidates without formal certification must demonstrate substantial knowledge and experience in evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and use assessment data to inform instructional planning.
• Commitment to building strong collaborative partnerships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a dynamic school environment.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.