Special Education Teacher

The Learning Spectrum

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Columbus, OH on site Until 9/20/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

At The Learning Spectrum, we believe every child can grow with the right support. Our teams collaborate across ABA and therapies to build communication, social skills, and confidence—at school and beyond. If you’re mission-driven, team-oriented, and growth-minded, you’ll feel at home here. 

As a Special Education Teacher at The Learning Spectrum (TLS), you will provide individualized instruction and support for students with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. You will design lessons that build academic, social, and life skills through evidence-based strategies and positive behavior supports. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll create a structured, compassionate learning environment where every student can achieve their fullest potential.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Flexible, positive attitude toward students with disabilities

  • Competency with a variety of instructional strategies for individualized learning and behavioral interventions

  • Knowledge of research-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder, including structured teaching, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and relationship-based interventions

  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

What You’ll Do

  • Plan and use instructional strategies, materials, and activities that meet diverse learning styles and needs

  • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with The Learning Spectrum’s curriculum and IEP requirements

  • Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop and implement IEP goals

  • Support students in building study habits, learning strategies, and self-regulation skills

  • Evaluate and modify educational and behavioral interventions using data and team input

  • Create a classroom environment that supports academic progress, social growth, and emotional well-being

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

The Learning Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

About this role

Summary

Provide individualized instruction and behavioral support for students with disabilities

Job title

Special Education Teacher

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Columbus, OH; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

knowledge of autism interventionsinstructional strategiescollaborationcommunicationdata evaluation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

autism spectrum disorderbehavioral interventionsindividualized instructionIEPABA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City