https://careers.nais.org Latest NAIS Career Center Jobs Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:33:57 Z https://careers.nais.org/jobs/rss/22062334/special-education-teacher-individualized-learning-teacher-2nd-grade https://careers.nais.org/jobs/rss/22062334/special-education-teacher-individualized-learning-teacher-2nd-grade Evergreen, Colorado, About the Position   Evergreen Country Day School is seeking a Special Education / Individualized Learning Teacher to teach one second-grade student as a fully integrated member of our second-grade classroom.   Unlike many special education positions, this role focuses on deep, individualized instruction rather than large caseload management.    This teacher will partner closely with the classroom teacher to design and implement an individualized academic program that allows the student to meaningfully participate in classroom life while receiving instruction at his developmental and academic level.   This is a unique and rewarding role for an educator who loves small-group and individualized instruction and believes deeply in inclusion, relationship-based teaching, and meeting students where they are.   This position is not a paraprofessional or shadow role — it is a teaching position requiring instructional design, assessment, and professional judgment. While collaboration with outside providers and families is important, this position does not involve managing a large roster of IEP paperwork, compliance meetings, or multiple student caseloads.   The teacher will:   Teach the student daily within the second-grade classroom environment   Develop and implement individualized curriculum in reading, writing, and math   Scaffold classroom units so the student can participate alongside peers   Balance academic skill development with social-emotional growth and confidence-building   Communicate regularly with the student’s family and school administration   Collaborate closely with the second-grade teacher and support team    Have time to plan thoughtfully, teach responsively, assess progress, build a meaningful relationship with the student, and focus on helping a child experience authentic success   The ideal candidate   Has experience teaching students with learning differences and/or developmental variability   Is comfortable designing and adapting curriculum to meet a student’s level   Has strong skills in early literacy and foundational math instruction   Understands how to support executive functioning and social-emotional development   Collaborates well and communicates thoughtfully with colleagues and families   Is patient, flexible, creative, and optimistic   Builds strong relationships with children   Maintains high expectations while honoring individual progress   Is enthusiastic, positive, and deeply invested in helping students feel successful at school   Preferred qualifications:   Degree in Special Education or related field   Experience with special education, individualized instruction, intervention, or related services   Familiarity with structured literacy approaches and/or multi-sensory math instruction   Other opportunities to make a difference   Collaborate daily with a skilled and caring classroom teacher   Participate in service learning, outdoor education, and school traditions   Be part of our PK-8 House system (think  Harry Potter ) that fosters cross-age relationships   Contribute to a school committed to teaching the whole child   Work in a community that values diverse perspectives and open communication   __________________________________________________________________________________   Schedule   This position is designed primarily as a part-time teaching role aligned to the student’s academic day.   Preferred hours:   7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (approximately 25 hours/week)   However, Evergreen Country Day School is open to structuring this position as a full-time role (7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) for a candidate who is interested in additional responsibilities.   We are committed to finding the right educator and are flexible in designing a schedule that supports both the student and the teacher.   Compensation   Compensation will range from $40-60 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications.    Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.   Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:37:39 -0500