DCI is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher. To apply, complete the employment application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.

Position Overview: This teaching position entails both instructional and case management responsibilities for providing special education services and supports to students with exceptional learning needs at DCI during the school year. 

Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred (Bachelor's Degree is required).
• Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
• We are a 1:1 school.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and comfort communicating using G Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred
• Experience working closely with diverse families of special education students.
• Knowledge about special education practice and regulations, particularly those pertaining to DC schools.
• The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interest in, or experience with, language immersion, 1:1 technology, and IB Middle Years Program model.
• Commitment to keeping current on best practices and evidence-based interventions in special education, technology, and general education.
• Commitment to ensuring access and achievement for our learners with exceptional learning needs.

Salary Range: $63,113 - $115,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Essential Attributes:

• Provide instruction to DCI students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Write, deliver, and monitor IEPs
• Provide behavioral support to students with Tier 3 behaviors and have a special education classification
• Conduct special education meetings and case management functions
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers
• Collaborate closely with education leadership
• Keep current on all OSSE regulations and initiatives
• Demonstrate effective advocacy and transition planning for students with disabilities at DCI
• Provide a high degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students
• Advise students, including teach an advisory class using our school curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction
• Other duties as assigned.

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