Job Description:
With a mission to educate and prepare individuals for life, The Light House is a non-profit located in Southeastern Connecticut specializing in disabilities services and support. Joining The Light House means joining a team of staff that continually searches for creative and alternative methods towards the common goal of success for each individual that we work with. The Light House offers opportunities for ongoing training, hands on experience, and collaboration that makes our organization a vibrant and engaging place to work.
The Light House is looking for a certified Highschool Special Education teacher to start a full time, 12-month position. Experience working with students with diverse and challenging needs is required; experience with supervising paraprofessionals is preferred. Responsible for delivery of academic and behavioral instruction, as well as pre-vocational and social experiences in the community.
The ideal candidate will be able to foster independence across many settings as well as be a self-starter, goal driven and a creative thinker and planner.
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Benefits include competitive compensation based on teacher salary schedule, 401K retirement plan with company match and health, dental and life benefits.
The Light House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Light House does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and organizational need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year