[YEP-DC] Full-Time Special Education Teacher Needed

Full-Time Regular

 

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

 

Mosaica Education, Inc. - Seeking a Special Education Teacher at Howard Road Academy for the 2012-2013 school year. 

 

Mosaica Education, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of K-12 public schools. Mosaica-managed schools have yielded superior academic results to date by utilizing a unique school design, which combines a proprietary curriculum Paragon®, with state-of-the-art technology.

 

Mosaica currently serves more than 14,000 students over 80 elementary and middle school programs in nine states and the District of Columbia.  Mosaica is using its years of experience working with charter schools in the U.S. to assist other countries to develop independent and private schools that provide quality education programs tailored to their particular needs and cultures.

 

Position Summary

 

The school will incorporate a core curriculum with the Paragon Curriculum and a magnet-like Arts and Technology focus that links core learning with multiple learning styles.  Paragon engages students with hands-on exploration and reinforces core morning classes by addressing varying student learning styles.  Our Staff will work together with parents, involving them in the education of their children and forming a partnership aimed at increasing each child’s academic achievement.   

 

Candidates should be experienced and skilled in: 

 

·         Facilitating IEP Meetings 

·         Writing IEP goals and objectives

·         Conducting diagnostic assessments for driving instruction 

·         Experience required working in Resource Room model or co-teaching in a full room inclusion type model

·         Conducting a functional behavioral assessment and writing/implementing a behavior improvement plan.

 

Required Education/Skills

 

·         Bachelor Degree in Education, Special Education, or related field; Master’s preferred

·         Minimum 2 years of classroom experience, preferred

·         MUST be Highly Qualified by the Department of Education. 

·         MUST have experience working with youth in an urban/inner city.

·         Preference will be given to those with a proven track record of academic improvement supported by recent data.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and 401K.  Interested parties should contact Marva Tutt, mtutt@howardroadacademy.org, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

 

 

Thank you,

Bridgett Simmons

Administrative Assistant

Howard Road Academy-Main

701 Howard Rd, SE

202-610-4193