Full-Time Special Education Teacher

Legacy Prep School•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Prep, teachers are valued as the soul of the school and are supported to grow, innovate, and learn. This role is for a Full-Time Special Education Teacher who will support Special Education and English Language Learner (ELL) students to help them reach their full potential. The teacher will provide guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure compliance with and meet the needs of Special Education and ELL students. The position utilizes an inclusion model for Kindergarten and 1st grades, and a combination of inclusion and small group pull-out for grades 2nd through 4th.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Alabama teacher certification in special education (required).
Candidates for this position must have a passion for special education and must be familiar with backwards planning in order to develop the curriculum and differentiation strategies in order to accommodate students with different levels of speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills.
Execute our core instructional model, leading high-quality literacy, problem-solving, and social-emotional lessons from the Legacy Prep curriculum.
Gap-closing teaching experience with proven record of student growth.
Expertise and a passion for teaching at an elementary level and possess a strong desire to grow as a teacher.
Utilize data to inform instruction, intervention, and acceleration (personalize the learning experience for all kids).
Value the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment.
Exhibit a growth mindset as an educator and lifelong learner.
Effectively collaborate with others.
A collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning.
Capability to effectively build, develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, teachers, administration, clinical team, families, and outside agencies).
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The ability to be flexible in a new school environment where things change all the time.
Adept at thinking strategically/analytically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail; ability to invest stakeholders in student goals.
A solution-oriented mindset and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems.
Be present and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that all students are on track lives of choice and opportunity.
Be willing to work an extended school day and year.
Zest, grit, hope, curiosity, social and emotional intelligence, gratitude, self-control, and a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
At least two years of special education teaching experience (highly preferred).
Experience working in an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged community (highly preferred).
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students (highly preferred).
Experience teaching via an innovative instructional model (preferred).
A track record of success in the classroom, with data that you can explain.

Responsibilities

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students' progress.
Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
Use data to inform instructional decisions.
Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs.
Demonstrate strong pedagogy.
Co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusion classroom setting to support all students in the classroom.
Co-plan and deliver lessons that incorporate multiple learning modalities, adapt and modify instruction, and create strategies and meaningful interventions to support students' learning.
Work collaboratively with your school team.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff.
Develop positive rapport with students.
Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment.
Model and uphold the school's values, student management policies, and culture.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress about both character and academics.
Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences and other events involving families and the community.
Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members.
Conduct home visits to build strong relationships with students and parents.
Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including both over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours).
Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within Legacy Prep.
Participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve your instructional practice and support others to improve their craft.
Be accessible by phone for student emergencies beyond regular school hours.
Coordinate and lead field lessons and expeditions both in and out of state to extend student learning.
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations.
Assist with both student and staff recruitment.
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems.
Commit to Professional Learning, Development, and Growth.
Actively engage in instructional coaching and professional development aimed at improving your practice.