Fully Licensed Special Educator

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries seeks a dedicated Teacher to implement educational programs for students with IEPs/PEPs in a supportive classroom setting. You will lead small group and individual instruction across core subjects and electives, using unit plans crafted to fit each student’s learning style and performance data.

You will maintain a safe, engaging learning environment, document progress, participate in the Treatment Team, and help foster a positive school culture while complying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a valid State Department of Education Teaching Certificate in the area required by the assignment.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment and manage student behavior.
• Provide direct group and individual instruction in ELA, math, science, social studies and electives.
• Prepare comprehensive unit plans for groups of ~9 students and tailor curriculum to learner needs.
• Develop engaging learning environments to motivate students who struggle with traditional school settings.
• Complete attendance records, grades and behavioral logs accurately and timely.
• Prepare evaluations for IEP/PEP and suggest changes to plans.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team and communicate in writing and verbally.
• Contribute to positive school culture and safety policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to drive vehicles and complete required vehicle training if needed.

Skills

Special education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Overview

$2000 Sign-On Bonus available!

The Teacher is responsible for providing services specified in the IEPs and/or PEPs of assigned students; instructs and supervises small groups of students in daily educational activities to increase their academic achievement level and to assess or effect changes in their social behavior. A Teacher shall implement the educational program for each class.

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. Supervises and manages student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functions.
• Provide direct group and individual instruction to students in English/language arts, math, science, social studies and/or a range of electives and/or other required courses.
• Prepare and utilize comprehensive unit plans to instruct groups of approximately nine (9) students. Utilize academic performance, learning style and clinical information on each student to design and implement curriculum, instructional strategies and materials to “fit” the student.
• Provide a learning environment that is stimulating and motivating to students who generally have not adjusted well to school.
• Assure the timely completion of all necessary paperwork to accurately record student progress. This is to include daily attendance records, grades and behavioral logs.
• Prepare periodic and special evaluations through the IEP or PEP (as applicable) for assigned students. Reports significant changes in educational and social behavior and makes recommendations for plan changes.
• Participate as an active member of the Treatment Team. Communicates all appropriate information within and without the classroom orally and in writing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
• Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Inform the Principal of all relevant situations.
• Maintain emergency lesson plans to be implemented during unforeseen absences.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to students and families served.
• 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

Bachelor’s Degree and a valid (issued) State Department of Education Teaching Certificate in the area required by the specific assignment, or eligible and willing to obtain the certificate within state‑mandated timelines. At least 1 year of teaching experience in special education preferred.