Special Education Teacher: SY 25-26

Compass Collegiate Academy; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Collegiate Academy seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support at-risk scholars through tailored interventions and IEP management. The role involves collaborating with educators and families to ensure academic success. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and experience with diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with IEP development and compliance.
• Ability to assess and report on student progress.
• Competence in adapting instruction to diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage special education caseload and monitor IEPs.
• Provide direct support and interventions for scholars.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson plans.

Skills

Emotional Support

Behavior Management

Instructional Adaptation

Education

Special Education Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

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Job Description

Role Expectations

The Special Education Teacher works closely with the Lead Teachers, the Dean of Academics and the Executive Director to support CCA scholars who are at-risk for academic underperformance due to emotional, cognitive, and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s academic program. The Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for managing the school’s special education caseload, monitoring scholar IEPs, and providing academic, emotional, and physical support and interventions for scholars who require additional support to thrive within the school’s inclusion model. Special Education Teachers will support teachers in all academic subject areas.

Responsibilities And Duties

Special Education Program

Ensure I operate in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times.

Serve as the case manager for scholars who have IEPs on case load

Attend all required charter school sponsor special education training and workshops.

Participate in the school’s pre-referral and IEP and 504 processes.

Participate in the development of Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) (and potentially 504 plans) as needed.

Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program and ways to successfully adapt literacy instruction to all special education scholars.

Within Caseload

Ensure scholar IEP requirements and 504 plan accommodations on caseload are being met.

Assess and report mastery of IEP goals to parents and other members of the scholar’s support team.

Maintain all special education records according to privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Communicate regularly with parents and as required by law to support special education scholar learning needs.

Participate in and collaborate with school leader or SPED coordinator to lead multi-disciplinary team meetings, including but not limited to annual, eligibility, re-evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.

Instructional Collaboration and Support

Provide direct intervention (i.e. instruction) to scholars in accordance with their IEP requirements.

Assist teachers to adapt weekly lesson plans and instructional for individual scholars that require additional support to experience a high-quality curriculum.

Assist teachers to utilize effective teaching strategies to support special education scholars in the least restrictive manner.

Implement scholar behavior supports consistent with special education laws and scholar IEPs to achieve an optimal learning classroom learning environment.

Assessment and Data

Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor special education scholars’ learning and progression.

Administer alternative assessments in accordance with CCA’s testing programs and state testing requirements.

Evaluate scholar’s academic and SEL growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and regularly communicate with parents regarding their scholar's progress.

General Responsibilities

Regularly participate in CCA’s professional development program, including CCA’s annual summer professional development prior to school opening.

Actively participate in CCA’s instructional coaching program (coach and be coached).

Supervise scholars in out-of-classroom activities on rotating schedules. Examples include, but are not limited to: cafeteria duty, bus monitor, and recess duty. Not sure if this should be part of my job description, but I’m ok with it.

Communicate with parents, CCA leadership team, and CCA colleagues in a timely, consistent manner.

Attend school wide functions and community events as requested.

The Special Education Teacher will perform other duties as required to achieve the school’s mission.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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