SPED Teacher - Elementary (School-year position)

We're looking for a dedicated and inspiring Special Education Teacher to join our team! If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of students, advocating for their needs, and fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

As our Special Education Teacher, you'll be more than just an instructor – you'll be a:

• Champion: You'll be a passionate advocate for all students with disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Bridge Builder: You'll act as a liaison between teachers, administration, parents, and students, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Learning Architect: You'll create and implement effective instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of your students.
• Skill Modeler: Guide learning, inspire and motivate students, to challenge them to meet their highest potential

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary advocate for all students with disabilities.
• Act as the liaison between teachers, administration, parents, and students.
• Develop a deep understanding of Special Education best practices.
• Utilize exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
• Be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Have the ability to problem-solve creatively and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant subject areas and instructional techniques.
• Sustain compliance in meeting all required deadlines.
• Adhere to and support all school policies as outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
• Actively participate in all staff orientations, meetings, in-services, grade or department-level team meetings, parent meetings, student conferences, and staff mission days.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Implement with high fidelity all components of the school's educational programs.
• Engage in personal and professional development, goal setting, establishing classroom and school-wide performance standards, and assessing progress against those standards.
• Direct and supervise the activity and performance of the instructional aide assigned to the classroom, involving them fully in the life of the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and a commitment to academic rigor.

What You'll Need (Qualifications):

• LBS1 certification (Elementary Special Education).
• NCLB Highly Qualified status.
• Strong knowledge of special education procedures.
• [If preferred, but not required]: 2 years of teaching experience in an urban high school environment.