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Achievement Prep · 3 weeks ago

26-27 Scholar Support Teacher(Special Education)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Achievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington, DC. The Scholar Support Teacher (Special Education) is responsible for supporting scholars with IEPs through differentiated instruction and collaboration with educators to enhance learning outcomes.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Serve as expert in differentiating ELA, Math, or other disciplines as needed for STAR scholars daily

Modify and implement a coherent, research-based curriculum

Supplement curricular materials to enhance scholar learning experience

Support in the design, refinement, and implementation of ongoing assessment, data collection and data analysis to ensure mastery of standards across content areas

Utilize a variety of assessment data to adjust short-and long-term plans, refine curriculum, and diversify instructional practice to meet scholars’ learning needs

Participate in the development of and implementation of scholars’ Individualized Education Program (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and/or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Work with leadership to set data-driven academic goals and outcomes for self and scholars, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary towards the same

Exhibit an unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development in our scholars

Embody our core values of Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery

Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined classroom culture of high academic and behavioral standards

Adhere to classroom and school-wide behavior management systems with fidelity to reinforce rules, incentivize positive behavior, and dis-incentivize negative behavior

Hold yourself and peers accountable to create and sustain an outstanding environment for teaching and learning

Collaborate, plan and co-teach with Scholar Support (SPED) Teachers

Establish, maintain, and document strong communication with all parents

Schedule all STAR scholar meetings with families

Participate in any meetings for scholars on caseload including, but not limited to, Scholar Support Team (SST) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings

Complete special education paperwork including, but not limited to, IEPs, Scholar Success Maps (SSMs), IEP progress reports, progress monitoring, and all forms required via scholar information system, Special Programs and/or any other record keeping required

Participate in parent conferences to discuss scholar goals and plans

Establish and maintain relationships with scholars and families based on trust and respect

Communicate effectively, proactively, and often with families to communicate scholar progress, triumphs, and challenges

Call and/or meet immediately with parents/guardians when scholar grades decline significantly or when a scholar is failing

Attend and support monthly Family Nights/events that invite families into the building

Collaborate, co-plan, and co-teach with general education teachers

Work with colleagues on a daily basis to improve scholar achievement

Improve professional practice through regular formal and informal observations, weekly coaching sessions, weekly professional development and data-driven reflection

Participate actively in weekly professional development sessions, grade-level meetings, content team meetings and other opportunities to analyze scholar work, data, and goals

Receive continuous feedback from peers and school leaders on your practice and be expected to give the same

Fully integrate into the school community

Support Associate Teachers with the management of 2 advisories (homerooms)

Assume additional school-wide responsibilities, such as lunch/recess duty, hallway posts, events committees, etc

Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Be on campus from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and until 5:00 PM on Wednesday

Qualification

Special Education ComplianceIEP WritingK-12 Teaching ExperienceMaster’s Degree in EducationSpecial Education CertificationData AnalysisClassroom ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills