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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: SummaryWe are a company driven by our values excellence, possibility,leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. A Special EducationTeacher coordinates the instructional programs, services, and plans ofstudents with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems inthe school environment, sometimes in a one-to-one capacity.As a Special Education Teacher, you will:- Classroom Management: Provide research-based specialized instruction and execute educational programs to include structured activities, personalized training programs, and support planning. (Excellence)- Student Development: Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. (Celebration) - Communication: Engage in clear, effective, and relevant written and verbal communication, relaying critical information, updates, and concerns in an interactive and customer service minded manner. (Possibility)- Engagement: Interact directly with students to promote independence in the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional living skills. Facilitate student participation, offer positive reinforcement, provide tailored support, collaborate with others, and ensure continuity of care. (Leadership) - Safety and Health: Ensure the environment is safe and nurturing, intervene in crises, monitor health concerns, report incidents, and act swiftly in emergencies. (Integrity) - People Management: Guide and direct team members to achieve individual and collective goals to ensure open communication, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth. Uphold company policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of morale and productivity amongst all. (Leadership)- Professional Responsibility: Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. (Integrity)Physical Requirements:- Lifting: Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely- Carrying: 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom- Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk frequently- Climbing: rarely- Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently- Reaching: frequently- Pushing/Pulling: 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely- Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity- Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion occasionally- Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear instructions or warnings- Mind-Body Connection: frequent awareness of body positioning and task executionWork Environment:- Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environments- Safety Compliance & PPE Requirements: Adherence to safety protocols and protective gear use constantly. Mandatory use of Heartspring standard PPE, with additional protective gear (e.g., gloves, helmets, arm guards, leg guards) provided as needed.- Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks: Frequent exposure to physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens in a school and residential care setting.