Special Education Teacher

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Special Education Teacher will create and implement Individual Education Plans while providing whole group, small group, and 1:1 support. They are responsible for managing classroom behavior, tracking student data, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of therapists.

Job details

Kayla's Children Centre is a multi-disciplinary centre for children with special needs. Our mission is to provide high-quality, cutting-edge, educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for infants, children and teens with special needs, and to assist their families by offering support and respite. The right candidate will have an organized and efficient work ethic and enjoy working as part of a goal-oriented and cohesive team in support of KCC's mission. We value individuals possessing a growth mindset. If you are interested in utilizing your skills in a truly rewarding and meaningful capacity, then this might be the place for you. Special Education Teacher We are seeking a candidate to work in our school setting providing whole group, small group, 1:1 support and behaviour management in the classroom. The candidate will have the benefit of working within a multi-disciplinary team of experts such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, music therapists, and behaviour analysts. Responsibilities: · Create Individual Education Plans for your students · Ongoing communication with families · Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities · Writing detailed lesson plans · Supervise and mentor teacher assistants · Use individualized reinforcement technique · Teach in large group, small group and one-on-one settings · Implement Independent Activity Schedules · Implement social skills, life skills and self-regulation strategies · Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team · Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, and administrator · Implement behaviour management protocol · Record and track data Qualifications and Skills: · Ontario College of Teachers Certification is preferred · Special Education Part 1 Additional Qualification, and experience working with students with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD considered an asset · Effective experience working with a broad variety of learners and children in an educational setting · Strong behaviour management skills · ABA training · Leadership skills · Ability to work as part of a team · Experience working with children of all ages · CPR and crisis prevention certifications (preferred)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should possess Ontario College of Teachers Certification and have experience working with students with learning disabilities or ADHD. Strong behavior management skills and ABA training are highly valued for this role.