[YEP-DC] Job Postings: Elementary Special Education Teacher (2015 - 2016) @ Scholar Academies

Position Summary

Scholar Academies is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher who believes that all students should be held to high academic standards.  He or she will cultivate a strong culture of achievement, and lead classroom communities where students are engaged and self-motivated.  This position is based at one of our Washington DC schools in the 2015 - 2016 academic year.

 

About Scholar Academies

Scholar Academies improves educational equity by directly focusing on turning around low-performing schools.  Our network prides itself on a student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving breakthrough results.  We lead schools in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Trenton and Memphis.

Instruction and Classroom Management

• Teach in an inclusion setting with general education teachers, making every minute count by using Scholar Academies' proven systems
• Embrace and act on consistent feedback from school leaders who are experts on curriculum and instruction, special education and school climate
• Collaborate with general instruction teachers to meet the needs of all learners and to design effective instructional and behavioral plans
• Support students who have behavioral, academic or social disabilities
• Reward positive student behavior, and hold students accountable using school-wide systems
• Provide small group instruction, and develop materials, lessons, and homework assignments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Create, modify and carry out Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students included within a caseload
• Provide appropriate modifications and accommodations in accordance with each student's IEP
• Monitor progress of each student's IEP goals on a regular basis

Family Engagement and Communication

• Develop strong relationships with family members to support student learning
• Participate in school-wide family engagement activities including home visits, phone calls to family members, and school-based meetings with families

Skills and Characteristics

• Outstanding instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate diverse students and cultivate a strong culture of achievement
• Demonstrated use of data to inform instructional planning
• Enthusiasm and openness to continuous feedback and coaching
• Unshakeable belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Genuine interest in family engagement, and ability to communicate effectively with parents
• Personal alignment with Scholar Academies' core values
• Demonstrated commitment to school transformation

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Experience driving student achievement results, preferably in an urban public or charter school
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Must have or be working towards in-state teacher certification

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits packages
• Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions from Scholar Academies
• Weekly internal professional development sessions
• A laptop for your professional and personal use
• Opportunities for career advancement within the growing Scholar Academies network
• Professional connections with expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Satisfaction of working in a school that is raising the bar for student achievement

 
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