Special Education Teacher

Description

Job Overview: Special Education Teachers work in collaboration with lead classroom teachers and related service providers to plan and support students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Section 504 Accommodation Plans. There will be responsibilities of case management - IEP case management and Section 504 case management.  Mundo Verde hopes to live into the principles of co-teaching to promote a model of inclusive education, differentiation of instruction, universal design of instruction, and shared accountability for all students’ educational outcomes. This position has no direct reports. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and work to build an inclusive culture.  

Reports To: Special Education Teachers report directly to the Director of Student Services. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Classroom Tasks 

• Assume responsibilities for delivering specialized instruction designed to result in students’ progress and mastery of skills, high quality student work, and student demonstration of Mundo Verde values. 
•  Ensure that general education staff have access to IEPs and Section 504 Accommodation Plans.  Additionally, as appropriate, general education staff and related service providers should have access to Attendance Success Plans.  

• Employ multisensory teaching strategies based on an understanding of student strengths and weaknesses and learning styles 
• Monitor and support implementation of goals in inclusive classes, collaborate with related service providers, monitor service delivery, and provide accommodations/modifications/adaptations/ support, consistent with the provisions of IEPs and Section 504 Accommodation Plans.
• Work in collaboration with all general education teachers and related service providers to meet the unique educational needs of students 

Individualized Education Plan Tasks 

• Encourage parent partnerships and maintain regular, positive, and meaningful communication with parents/caregivers regarding student progress, success, and difficulties 
• Develop both initial and updated IEPs based on present levels of performance and  curricular standards and content 
• Report achievement of progress toward goals at the end of every advisory period  
• Collect data in preparation for the annual IEP review meeting and the annual Section 504 review meeting
• Maintain student work samples, test scores, anecdotal data, and classroom observation information
• Promote family engagement 

Case Management Tasks 

• Coordinate special education and related services for students on assigned case management list
• Communicate regularly with families and provide them with student schedules
• Develop draft IEP, 504, and ensure parents receive those drafts along with other data, reports, etc. that will be discussed at meetings, at least 5 school days before the scheduled meeting
• Ensure all communications with families are documented in the Communication Log of SEDS if the child has an IEP and in a teacher-made log if the child has a Section 504 Plan

• Ensure all teachers who work with the child have items listed on the plans of support and report when this is not the case to the Director of Student Services
• Ensure IEP progress reports are received by parents according to timelines and so noted in the Communication Log of SEDs 
• Provide requisite weekly data to include service trackers to the Inclusion Coordinator or Inclusion Manager
• Ensure fidelity of implementation by all for IEPs and Section 504 Plans, reporting any issues with implementation to the Director of Student Services

Other

• Attend pre-planned evening events such as Expo, family visits, Community Conversations, Back-to School Nights, etc.
• Attend school wide events, such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc., as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in special education or general education
• Passing Praxis I and Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Application, Test Code 5354 within the first 2 years of employment strongly recommended
• At least one year of experience as a teacher of record
• Advanced, native or intermediate proficiency in Spanish and English strongly preferred
• Urban teaching experience preferred

Skills and Values

• Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Commitment to learning and implementing Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure

 Other Job Details

• Schedule: 8 hour day starting at 7:50am (may be required to attend meetings after student dismissal)
• Location: Cook Campus and/or Calle 8 Campus  
• Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:  

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience
• A Tier 1 bilingual public charter school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
• FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 

How to Apply

Visit  http://www.mundoverdepcs.org/careers to submit an official application. 

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $59,000 - $85,000