What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Educator position at Sulam?
Who We Are
Sulam, an inclusion education program for students with learning differences in the Greater Washington area, is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and empathetic English teacher for our Upper School program. We are a family-friendly organization with a warm and supportive culture.
Sulam aspires to create an educational approach where people with learning differences are recognized as vital contributors to a diverse world, and are integrated naturally into the fabric of a school community and broader society.
We believe:
- Every student has the right to a rigorous Jewish education alongside his/her peers.
- Every student can be a contributing member of the Jewish community and society at large.
- Every student has strengths and wants to be successful.
- Everyone benefits from an inclusive classroom environment in which there are diverse learning styles.
Job Description
The role of US English teacher is an exciting opportunity to help students grow as readers and writers, while working with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about facilitating the success of every individual student.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching small groups, or 1-on-1 interventions, in the subjects of Reading, Writing, and Math.
- Creating individualized academic goals for students; collecting data and reporting progress on goals
- Providing targeted intervention for students in reading comprehension, writing strategies, and math; supporting students with work completion
- Communicating with students and parents regarding progress and performance
- Collaborating with general education Berman teachers to support maximum inclusion, including modifications and accommodations for assignements
- Participating in team meetings, supervisory meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development days, and other school-related events and activities
- Completing documentation such as report cards and Formal Education Plans (FEPs)
Qualifications and characteristics:
- Master’s degree in Education; Special Education strongly preferred
- Minimum of three years classroom teaching experience
- Experience teaching elementary school; providing reading, writing, and math support to diverse learners
- Knowledge of special education, teaching methods and practices
- Judaic background a plus
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Confidence and experience managing and responding to student behaviors in a supportive manner, both proactively and reactively
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative working style
- High emotional intelligence and maturity
- Flexibility to adapt to circumstances and challenges in the moment
- Positive energy and enthusiasm; passionate commitment to inclusion and educational excellence
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockville, MD 20853: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000