SY26-27 Special Education Teacher (East End Campus)

Lee Montessori Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Montessori Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver specialized instruction aligned to IEP goals. You will work in small groups or 1:1 sessions in line with the IEP hours, under the Campus Director of Special Education, and collaborate with general education staff to support diverse learners.

The role requires experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities, Montessori-adapted instruction, and a commitment to the school’s

Qualifications

• Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility including undergraduate studies in Special Education and Praxis I & II scores.
• Have experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Have at least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public setting.
• Demonstrate willingness to integrate data and assessment with the Montessori curriculum to close the achievement gap for our students.
• Firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging instruction based on IEP goals and objectives for each student.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator for push-in and pull-out services.
• Prepare the classroom environment to meet students’ needs and interests.
• Develop materials for targeted instruction.
• Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Serve on the school’s student support team.
• Assist in the development of and participate in school functions, including open houses, orientations, parent education, and school events.
• Prepare documents and reports for parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or other meetings requested by parents or administration.
• Write high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner.
• Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
• Complete progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on schedule.

Job description

Special Education Teachers work with students inside or outside the classroom in small group or 1:1 sessions during the morning and afternoon work blocks according to the hours in the student's IEP. Under the direction of the Campus Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities. The teacher will be responsible for delivering academic interventions, participating in parent education and conferences, writing Individual Education Plans, and maintaining other documentation, and assessments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum, Collaboration, and Classroom Management

1. Implementing engaging instruction based on the IEP goals and objectives of each student.
2. Collaborate with the general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator for push-in and pull-out services.
3. Preparing the classroom environment to meet the students’ needs and interests.
4. Develop materials for the targeted instruction.
5. Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
6. Serve on the school’s student support team

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences

1. Assisting in the development of and participation in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
2. Preparing documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment

1. Writing high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner
2. Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
3. Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.
4. Participating in all assessment-related training.
5. Preparing student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

The ideal candidate will:

• Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education, or meet eligibility, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II.
• Have experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Have at least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public setting.
• Demonstrate a willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum to close the achievement gap for our students.
• Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.

EEO Statement

Lee Montessori is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.