Life Skills Teacher (Elementary)

Job Description

Some teachers are good at this work. A few are made for it. We are looking for the second kind. If you are a certified special education teacher who genuinely loves students with significant needs, who finds meaning in the moments other people overlook, and who understands that structure and routine are acts of love not just classroom management, we want to talk. Who You Are You chose special education on purpose. And within special education you are drawn to the students who need the most. The ones who communicate differently, experience the world differently, and have more to offer than people sometimes take the time to see. You are consistent and warm and you know how to hold a boundary without losing a relationship. You celebrate wins that nobody else in the building noticed. You show up on the hard days because you know your students need you to and because honestly, you cannot imagine doing anything else. You are not looking for a stepping stone. This is where you want to be. Why Prelude Prep Teachers at Prelude Prep receive: Weekly instructional coaching and dedicated support Dedicated planning time built into every school day A team that genuinely includes you and your students in school culture Leadership that invests in your growth and has your back A school community that sees and values your work Meaningful relationships with students and families Real opportunities for leadership and growth as you develop What You Will Do You will build a classroom that is structured, predictable, and full of purpose. You will know every student’s goals and you will chase them relentlessly. You will teach life skills and functional academics in a way that is meaningful and appropriately challenging for each learner. You will be a partner to families who are trusting you with the most important person in their l