Special Education Teacher

Howard University Public Charter Middle School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Public Charter Middle School is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to organize and implement an IEP/504-driven program within a technology-based learning environment. You will support middle school students by collaborating with the general education teacher and delivering clear, standards-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities include designing high-quality lessons, SMART goals for IEPs/504 plans, maintaining IDEA documentation, and communicating with families to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience with demonstrated growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Any one of: Praxis II Special Education, Valid Special Education Teaching License, Degree in a content area.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Support middle school students in their mathematics classes by collaborating with the general education teacher
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align with (MS)2’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require the 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 with 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 experiences and increase their achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans
• Maintain all documentation related to IDEA, including but not limited to progress notes, BIPs, and IEPs

Skills

Special Education experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Two years of Special Education teaching experience

Job description

General Purpose

To organize and implement a Special Education program in a technology-based learning environment that guides and encourages students with IEPs and 504 Plans to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Support middle school students in their mathematics classes by collaborating with the general education teacher
• Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align with (MS)2’s curriculum and standards.
• Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require the 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 with 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 experiences and increase their achievement.
• Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans
• Maintain all documentation related to IDEA, including but not limited to progress notes, BIPs, and IEPs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth are 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 a content area

Preferred but not required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

Job ID

PI287966832