SPED Teacher

Who We Are:

A Campus Built for Great Teachers
At Equipo Academy, we know that great schools are built on the foundation of exceptional teachers. We believe there is no magic curriculum and no silver bullet, but rather, a deep commitment to fostering a community of educators who are empowered to grow and succeed. Our team is a family, dedicated to providing the best environment for both students and staff. This commitment shapes every decision we make, from the curriculum we design to the professional development opportunities we offer.

A Best Place to Teach
We are deeply committed to making Equipo Academy the best place to teach by providing our educators with the autonomy to design and deliver their best instruction, paired with the coaching and tailored professional development they need to keep improving. Teachers have two preps a day and collaborate in a supportive environment that makes the challenging work of teaching more sustainable. We offer leadership opportunities for teachers to grow as campus leaders and master educators. Our 8th-grade reading teacher, who has been with Equipo for six years, stays because of the “investment administration has in supporting staff” and the “openness to seeking input” from staff on decisions that affect their work.

A Small School with a Community Feel
With less than 1000 students spanning grades 6-12, our small size allows teachers to form deep relationships with students and their families. Our strong focus on family engagement means that getting students to and through college is a collective effort. “I have been here 8 years and have taught whole families; it really feels like I am part of a community,” says our 12th-grade English teacher.

A Focused Vision
Our mission is clear: to send students to and through the college of their dreams. We serve primarily first-generation college-bound students and have proven that all students, regardless of their academic and behavioral backgrounds, can succeed. Our last 7 graduating classes have all achieved 100% college acceptance by the end of their senior year. Equipo's founding math teacher chose to join us because our vision for education aligned with theirs and remains here because "we are doing good work in East Las Vegas."

What You Bring:

• A bachelor's degree (preferably a master's degree)
• A Nevada teaching license or the ability to obtain one
• Experience working with adolescents, particularly in SPED (Special Education)
• Experience in case management, including developing and monitoring IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across lines of difference
• A demonstrated commitment to high expectations and academic success for all students
• Leadership experience in a school or educational setting
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, including case management duties and instructional responsibilities
• The ability to build community and family partnerships that foster academic success
• A belief in our school's DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and restorative justice missions
• A commitment to constant learning and improvement in teaching practice
• A willingness to do whatever it takes to help students achieve their potential and get to and through the college of their dreams

What You'll Do:

Special Education and Case Management:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Regularly monitor and track student progress in accordance with IEP goals and objectives.
• Lead IEP meetings, collaborate with parents, and serve as a key point of contact for families regarding special education services.
• Work with the school’s support staff to ensure that students with special needs receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in their coursework.

Instruction and Curriculum Design:

• Create course sequences, assessments, units, and lessons using backward planning strategies that are inclusive of SPED students’ needs.
• Leverage best practices for professional learning communities, data analysis, and instructional design to identify learning gaps and plan interventions, particularly for students in special education.
• Foster learning environments that support Equipo Academy’s core values of Respect & Humility, Integrity, Passion, Perseverance, Empowerment, and Team & Family.
• Practice restorative justice and tough love in your approach to discipline, while collaborating closely with the team when challenges arise.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with all team members, students, families, and staff, collaborating in all team meetings and staff development sessions.
• Support school-wide rules, expectations, and procedures in classrooms and across the campus.
• Attend school events, including family events, field lessons, concerts, games, and end-of-year activities.
• Perform administrative tasks, including attendance, mastery grading, assessment data tracking, intervention tracking, and progress monitoring for SPED students.
• Commit to a collaborative, school-wide effort to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Make yourself available for students and parents outside of school hours via phone or email, responding within 24 hours.
• Meet regularly with families to discuss students’ academic progress and provide updates on their IEPs.
• Complete other related responsibilities as needed to support the school and the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000