Elementary/Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher (Multiple Subjects)

Friendship Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This role involves fostering a supportive classroom environment that encourages student ownership of learning and emotional development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and a commitment to high academic standards, guiding students through tailored instruction and collaboration with families and staff. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to preparing students for college success and making a meaningful impact in their lives. If you are a caring and committed educator, we invite you to apply and be part of this rewarding journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership.
• Provide daily instruction with clear outcomes and high-quality assessments.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Classroom management

Creative lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Education or Special Education

Tools

IEP and 504 plans

ETS Praxis II Exam

Job description

Elementary/Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher (Multiple Subjects)

Pay $56,313.00 - $116,408.00 / year

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 3054

Overview

By completing an application, you have applied to be considered for anticipated vacancies in the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that our interview process will begin January 2023 contingent on our confirmed vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances, and unparalleled success academically and socially.

Friendship is looking for responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient professionals to join our family for the 2023-2024 school year starting in August 2023. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief, please apply.

*Salary range is $56,313 - $116,408 based on relevant experience and highest education completed.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity, and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors students’ achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests, and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• At least ONE of the following:
• Successful completion of the content area ETS Praxis II Exam.
• Valid Special Education Teaching License.
• Degree in content area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing education.

Praxis Information

• For upcoming Praxis test dates, please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxis.
• For HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.gov.

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability.

About the Company

Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School is a public high school in Washington, DC. Established in 2000, the school serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Friendship Public Charter School network.