Learning Support Teacher (Grades PK3-5) - SY 25-26

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School•Washington, DC

17d•$61,714 - $96,779•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering every student to thrive? As a Learning Support (LS) Teacher at our dynamic Chinese immersion school, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that children with disabilities and additional learning needs receive the support they deserve. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that tailors learning experiences to each child’s strengths, providing direct instruction and working closely with general education teachers to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. If you're dedicated to making a meaningful impact and fostering a love of learning, we’d love to have you on board!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or related field.
Fierce commitment to supporting EY students with special needs.
Must be knowledgeable of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
Solid knowledge of compliance requirements related to Special Education.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching Special Education at an early years (PK-g.1) level.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Special Education preferred.
Proficiency in Mandarin language preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, distribute, and maintain IEP snapshots for all students with disabilities.
Adhere to Washington Yu Ying’s inclusion model of instruction in the early years.
Utilize various co-teaching models of instruction to include lead and support; station, parallel, alternative and team teaching; pull out, resource, etc.
Support, implement, and monitor for classroom behavior and academic expectations.
Maintain positive communications with parents to partner successfully with the school.
Interpret both formal and informal, and classroom based assessment for students in order to make instructional decisions.
Collect data on student performance so as to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum, as appropriate.
Provide additional instruction and support to students outside of content area to achieve school-wide goals and address student needs.
Provide proof of Modified Instruction in the form of accommodation, modifications, or resource room as mandated by the students’ IEPs.
Manage and develop student's’ Quarterly IEP progress reports and deliver to student’s parent/guardian’s on the EY caseload.
Review evaluation information (Psychological, Clinical , Educational, etc.) prior to MDT meetings.
Develop and monitor student goal progress on regular timelines, and completion of student assessments, evaluations, IEPs, 504s and re-evaluations according to federal, state, and district guidelines in powerschool special programs.
Plan curriculum and create lesson plans with the needs of all students in mind.