Teacher - ESE

Second Mile Education; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education is seeking an experienced ESE Teacher to coach and motivate special education high school students. In this role, you will ensure compliance with educational plans and collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to meet individual student needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and possesses the appropriate Teacher’s certification. You will be responsible for maintaining student records and driving improvement through effective instructional techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification must be possessed.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory required.
• Ability to analyze data to improve educational programs.
• Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a student-centered learning environment aligned with academic goals.
• Lead the classroom by demonstrating effective teaching practices.
• Monitor and maintain student progress and attendance records.
• Collaborate with staff to implement best educational practices.
• Participate in professional development to maintain credentials.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional techniques

Effective communication

Data analysis for program improvement

Collaboration with peers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Appropriate Teacher’s certification

Job description

Overview

The ESE Teacher position is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing special education high school students within the company model, with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) and Individual Educational Plan (IEP). The ESE teacher collaborates with classroom teachers and support staff to ensure that the instructional and social-emotional needs of the special education student are met. The ESE teacher also works with the school’s Administrators to ensure that all ESE paperwork and reporting requirements are in compliance with national, state, and district regulations and serves to facilitate and ensure compliance with state, district, and company Response to Intervention (RtI) policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Job Requirements And Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with over-age and at-risk youth is preferred.