What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at New Story Schools?
We believe every learner deserves a safe place to grow. At New Story Schools, teams unite academics and therapeutic supports to help students ages 5–21 build skills for life. If collaboration, compassion, and data-informed practice drive you, join us.
As a Special Education Teacher at New Story Schools, you will provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. You will create and adapt curriculum, prepare lessons and materials to meet student ability levels, and deliver direct instruction and support across a variety of classroom settings.
What You’ll Need
As a Special Education Teacher at New Story Schools, you will provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. You will create and adapt curriculum, prepare lessons and materials to meet student ability levels, and deliver direct instruction and support across a variety of classroom settings.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
- Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and goal implementation
- Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for diverse learning needs
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
- Flexible, positive, and collaborative approach to working with students and staff
- Plan and use instructional strategies, materials, and activities that meet student needs and learning styles
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and IEP requirements
- Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop, monitor, and implement IEPs
- Implement behavioral strategies and support students using approved interventions
- Provide direction and support to classroom assistants and paraprofessional staff
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you