Fully Licensed Senior Special Educator

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

HSA match

Parental leave

Retirement match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries' Arrow Center for Education is seeking a Senior Teacher to assist the Education Supervisor in the daily operation and management of the educational and behavioral components of the school. Implement and monitor procedures to ensure compliance with state certification and contractual obligations.

You will participate in staff hiring, mentor teachers, support classroom teams, and help develop professional development and school culture while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state Standard Professional Teaching License.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students.
• At least 1 year of progressive supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the Arrow Center for Education policies and procedures.
• Provide direct instruction to students in a pull-out class or as a classroom role model when vacancies occur.
• Participate in the hiring process of instructional and resource staff.
• Provide mentorship to teachers and practicum students.
• Support teachers in leading their classroom teams.
• Conduct non-evaluation observations and co-teaching activities.
• Conduct staff development training as needed.
• Teach and model instructional best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive school culture.
• Maintain school safety, rules, and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Manage library, media center, instructional materials and technology resources.

Job description

Overview

The Senior Teacher is responsible for assisting the Education Supervisor in the daily operation and management of the educational and behavioral components of the school; implementing and monitoring procedures developed to assure compliance with all state specific certification/school approval requirements and contractual obligations of the school.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.


• Parental Paid Leave


• Retirement savings plan with company match.


• Paid time off and holiday pay.


• Mileage reimbursement.


• Tuition reimbursement available.


• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education administrative policies and procedures.


• Provide direct instruction to students either in a pull-out class or as a classroom role model in the event of instructional team vacancies.


• Participate in the hiring process of instructional and resource staff.


• Provide and document mentorship to teachers and practicum students according to policy and/or practicum requirements.


• Support teachers in the leadership of their classroom teams.


• Conduct non-evaluation instructional observations and co‑teaching activities.


• Conduct staff development training, according to identified needs.


• Teach, model, and support the implementation of instructional best practices.


• Assist in the assessment, design and implementation of the professional development program.


• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.


• Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.


• Manage library, media center, instructional materials and technology resources of the school.


• Inform the Principal of all relevant situations.


• Attend trainings and meetings as required.


• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.


• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid state specific Standard Professional Teaching License. At least 3 years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students and at least 1 year of progressive supervisory experience preferred.