Special Education Teacher (Learning Diversity Specialist)

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher (Learning Diversity Specialist) role is onsite in Fairfield, AL. The stated salary range is $49,200–$79,745 per year. Independence Preparatory Academy is a K–8 school focused on rigorous academics, character development, and helping students build agency, purpose, and tenacity. The specialist supports students with special education designations through instruction aligned with IEP goals and Alabama Standards. The role works with school leaders, teachers, service providers, and families to coordinate support and track student needs, interventions, and assessment data.

What you'll do

• Plan and revise small-group and push-in instruction aligned with IEP goals and Alabama Standards
• support delivery of services for students with special needs
• collaborate with school leaders, teachers, contracted service providers, and families
• help maintain systems for tracking special education needs, interventions, and assessment data
• represent the school to prospective families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

learning diversity specialist

k–8 education

iep goals

alabama standards

student support

fairfield al

independence preparatory academy

salary $49,200–$79,745

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with school contributions of up to 5% of salary
• weekly professional development and a pathway for professional growth.

Why this role

The school describes a new model with mastery-based grading, weekly professional development, coaching, and restorative practices.

About the employer

Independence Preparatory Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.