Job DescriptionThe Veterans Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to lead a substantially separate classroom serving Kindergarten and First Grade students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and cognitive delays. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood special education skilled in evidence-based instructional practices and experienced in working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This teacher will create a nurturing structured environment that promotes communication social-emotional development independence and academic Responsibilities:Provide individualized and small-group instruction aligned with students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Develop and implement lesson plans that reflect the needs of students with Autism and cognitive delays utilizing evidence-based practices (e.g. ABA strategies structured teaching visual supports).Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction and monitor progress toward IEP with related service providers (e.g. speech-language pathologists occupational therapists behavior analysts) to support student behavior support plans and use proactive classroom management strategies to support a safe and positive learning social and communication skills through structured routines peer interactions and guided compliance with all special education documentation timelines and regularly with families regarding student progress strategies and collaborative goals. Participate in IEP meetings team meetings and professional development as special education testing for students as required for initial eligibility and three year re-evaluation meetings as assigned. Working Conditions:Classroom environment designed to support sensory and behavioral collaboration with paraprofessionals therapists and support involve physical activity including lifting transferring or assisting students as to the Building Principal and/or Director of PPS.