ECE Special Education Resource Teacher (Kinder)

Bridges Public Charter School • Washington, DC

124d • $57,500 - $88,500

About The Position

Bridges is seeking ECE Special Education Resource Teachers. Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are Responsibility, Engagement, Acceptance, Creativity, and Honesty. We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive PK-5 school community, committed to providing high-quality, universally designed instruction and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for our diverse student community. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education (preferred)
• Certification in Special Education (preferred)
• Passed the Praxis SPED exams (preferred)
• 1 to 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting; 2 or more years preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Commitment to personal learning, including training in ABA/VB.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Passion for public schools.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating challenging, engaging, and universally designed lessons that support learner variability.
• Using the UDL Framework to design and implement curriculum standards-based units that include differentiated instruction.
• Providing high-quality direct specialized instruction to students according to students’ IEPs/504 plans.
• Developing IEPs/504 plans that are strength-based as well as child and family-centered for overall educational improvement.
• Planning and implementing specialized instruction services using the school's curriculum.
• Collaborating with classroom teacher to implement student’s IEP/504 plan.
• Modifying and administering classroom-based and school-wide assessments to document student's progress.
• Developing a system to regularly collect all specialized instruction data towards IEP/504 plan goals.
• Writing quarterly progress reports (IEP progress reports and curriculum progress reports).
• Collaborating with related service providers, Special Education Coordinator, Director of Student Support Services, curriculum coordinator, ELL teacher, and students’ parents to plan for student needs.
• Facilitating a collaborative relationship with classroom teachers, assistant teachers, and dedicated aides to support students’ needs.
• Implementing and maintaining students’ Functional Communication Protocols and Behavioral Intervention Protocols.
• Participating in eligibility and annual IEP/504 plan meetings.
• Managing a detailed log of services provided and services missed due to student or teacher absences.
• Writing and modifying lesson plans outlining scope of work for specializing instruction for students with disabilities.
• Participating in parent teacher conferences.
• Collaborating with curriculum coaches to plan orientation and professional development sessions.
• Conducting regular summative and formative assessments to determine student progress.
• Receiving EasyIEP training and serving as a resource to others using EasyIEP.
• Maintaining specialized instruction supplies.
• Supporting the creation of a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students.
• Engaging parents and families in their student's learning.
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range: $57,500-$88,500/Per Year
• Child care and health savings plans
• Pre-tax deduction for Metro
• Bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities
• Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers
• Health benefits (medical & dental)
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or continuation of the DCPS retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree