26-27 Scholar Support Teacher(Special Education)

Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools•Washington, DC

16d•$64,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Serving our most vulnerable scholars, Achievement Prep Scholar Support (Special Education) Teachers seek to eliminate the achievement gap everyday by supporting scholars with IEPs (Star Scholars) via push-in and pull-out services. Scholar Support Teachers are a part of a determined team of educators who push one another to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning characterized by joyful rigor. As the content expert for her/his scholars, the Scholar Support Teacher is driven by the belief that the quality of instruction has the most immediate impact on Achievement Prep’s ability to achieve our mission. Reporting to the Director of School Support and/or Scholar Support Coordinator, you will:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Experience with Special Education Compliance: IEP writing , Goal Setting, Family Facing Meetings, Partnering with Related Service Providers etc
2+ years of K-12 teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education
Special Education Certification
Teacher leadership experience (grade level lead, department chair, mentor teacher, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as expert in differentiating ELA, Math, or other disciplines as needed for STAR scholars daily
Modify and implement a coherent, research-based curriculum
Supplement curricular materials to enhance scholar learning experience
Support in the design, refinement, and implementation of ongoing assessment, data collection and data analysis to ensure mastery of standards across content areas
Utilize a variety of assessment data to adjust short-and long-term plans, refine curriculum, and diversify instructional practice to meet scholars’ learning needs
Participate in the development of and implementation of scholars’ Individualized Education Program (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and/or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Work with leadership to set data-driven academic goals and outcomes for self and scholars, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary towards the same
Exhibit an unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development in our scholars
Embody our core values of D etermination, R espect, E nthusiasm, A ccountability, and M astery
Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined classroom culture of high academic and behavioral standards
Adhere to classroom and school-wide behavior management systems with fidelity to reinforce rules, incentivize positive behavior, and dis-incentivize negative behavior
Hold yourself and peers accountable to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning
Collaborate, plan and co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) Teachers
Establish, maintain, and document strong communication with all parents
Schedule all STAR scholar meetings with families
Participate in any meetings for scholars on caseload including, but not limited to, Scholar Support Team (SST) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
Complete special education paperwork including, but not limited to, IEPs, Scholar Success Maps (SSMs), IEP progress reports, progress monitoring, and all forms required via scholar information system, Special Programs and/or any other record keeping required
Participate in parent conferences to discuss scholar goals and plans
Establish and maintain relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect
Communicate effectively, proactively, and often with families to communicate scholar progress, triumphs, and challenges
Call and/or meet immediately with parents/guardians when scholar grades decline significantly or when a scholar is failing
Attend and support monthly Family Nights/events that invite families into the building
Collaborate, co-plan, and co-teach with general education teachers
Work with colleagues on a daily basis to improve scholar achievement
Improve professional practice through regular formal and informal observations, weekly coaching sessions, weekly professional development and data-driven reflection
Participate actively in weekly professional development sessions, grade-level meetings, content team meetings and other opportunities to analyze scholar work, data, and goals.
Receive continuous feedback from peers and school leaders on your practice and be expected to give the same
Fully integrate into the school community
Support Associate Teachers with the management of 2 advisories (homerooms)
Assume additional school-wide responsibilities, such as lunch/recess duty, hallway posts, events committees, etc.
Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Be on campus from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and until 5:00 PM on Wednesday

Benefits

Teachers receive ongoing (weekly or bi-weekly) development from school leaders: Formal and informal observations and feedback
1:1 meetings to discuss teaching practice, scholar data, curriculum, and goals
Content team meetings
Wednesday afternoon professional development tailored to teacher needs
$150 Classroom Reimbursement fund
Achievement Prep offers highly competitive compensation and benefits
Generous medical, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible spending accounts for transit, dependent care, and medical expenses
401K plan with immediate employer matching up to 4%
44-60 days of Paid Time Off, including holidays, break periods, sick, and personal time
Wellness benefits including reimbursements for gym, massages, counseling, etc.
Upon completion of 2 full school years of service, employees become eligible for annual loyalty incentives
Personalized gifts and Achievement Prep swag
Compensation Bonuses