Job Description

Job Location Birmingham - Birmingham, AL Position Type Full Time

Glenwood is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support kindergarten students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working closely with Behavior Analysts, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists. We offer extensive daily support, including training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (if desired), and guidance in implementing behavior support plans, individualized education plans, and classroom-wide interventions to enhance communication, academic, and social skills, while fostering student independence.

Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about creating a structured, positive learning environment that empowers students and supports team collaboration. Salary will be competitive and based on experience. Glenwood provides teachers with classroom supplies and materials needed to provide high quality instruction and learning experiences for students.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide individualized and group instruction to young children with ASD, tailoring lessons to small groups, large groups, and one-on-one instruction. Teacher will also plan, adapt, and/or modify curriculum to promote intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Design and implement specialized learning activities and experiences to meet the unique needs of our students.
• Collaborate with the clinical team (BCBA/ OT/ SLP).
• Assess and monitor student progress through performance data, test scores, and behavioral observations.
• Develop and implement IEPs addressing specific academic, functional, behavioral, and speech needs of students.
• Collaborate and provide guidance to Behavior Teacher Assistants.
• Maintain regular contact with parents to discuss student progress and development.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other required documentation.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Experience working with special education students, preferably children with ASD.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for children with exceptionalities.
• Ability to instruct children and manage behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and people skills.
• Knowledge of the special education process and Individual Education Plan goal setting, implementation, and documentation.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a bachelor's level degree in Early Childhood Special Education required. Certified to teach special education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass all required background checks and pre-employment screenings, including ABI/FBI clearance and the Department of Human Resources Child Abuse/Neglect Registry.
• Must maintain or be eligible for certification in agency-provided trainings, including CPR, First Aid, Managing Crisis Safely, and Medication Administration

WHAT GLENWOOD OFFERS:

• $2,500 Signing Bonus ($1,250 at 90 days and $1,250 at 6 months)
• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision); Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care); Group Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Development (CEU and licensure renewal)

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.