Special Education Teacher

The Learning Tree, Inc. is a private non-profit residential program for students with measure IQ and Adaptive Behavior Rating of below 70 who engage in challenging behaviors, including self injury and aggression.  It is the leader in Alabama in the application of the principles of applied behavior analysis as a methodology to teach adaptive pro-social skills and reduce maladaptive behaviors.  The school is licensed by the Alabama State Dept.'s of Education and Mental Health/Mental Retardation, and has three sites in the state:  Jacksonville, Mobile, and Tallassee.

 

We are currently interviewing for the position of Special Education Teacher.  The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, with preference given to holders of a Master's Degree and experience with applied behavior analysis.  ***  Holders of a Master's Degree in Psychology are eligible, if the applicant is willing to enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 hours per year toward certification in special education.

 

Working under the supervision of the Coordinator of Educational Services, the role includes, but is not limited to:  development of IEP's, preparation of quarterly reports, preparation and implementation of lesson plans, implementation of Behavior Support Plans as developed by Instructional Supports Review Committee (ISRC), supervision of up to four Teacher Assistants in classroom, maintenance of all service documentation required by school, training of Teacher Assistants in the IEP and Behavior Support Plan implementation, performance appraisal and feedback on performance of Teacher Assistants, data collection, and participation on ISRC.